Church of St John the Baptist, Bisbrooke
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The Church of St John the Baptist is a Church of England parish church in Bisbrooke, Rutland. A Victorian building, it is Grade II listed.[2]
| Church of St John the Baptist, Bisbrooke | |
|---|---|
 St John the Baptist Church from the south east | |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
| Archdeaconry | Oakham |
| Parish | Bisbrooke, Rutland |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | Jane Baxter[1] |
History
The present church was built in 1871, replacing a small medieval building. It has been restored in recent years so it can be used as a community hall. The old wooden parish chest can be seen.[3]
In the churchyard is the gravestone of Nathaniel Clark (died 1813), which features a carving of four horses pulling a farm waggon. To the side, is the waggoner with a whip and hat. In the background a church can be seen. In the spandrels are farm tools. This is known as the 'Waggoner's Tombstone'.[3][4] The headstone is also Grade II listed.[5]
References
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