St John the Baptist parish church, Armitage
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A church building has existed on this site since the 12th century. The oldest part of the present building is the tower (rebuilt at the end of the 17th century) - the rest of the building (erected in the middle of the 19th century) is neo-Norman and replaced a buiding described, at the time, as "somewhat ruinous". The pricipal benefactor toward the Victorian rebuild was Josiah Spode III, who lived in the parish at Hawkesyard.
***** STOP PRESS ***** August 2009
While investigating the site of a foundation for a proposed handrail at the chancel step( by drilling a 20mm diameter hole into the floor) a void some 1500mm deep has been discovered. Paul Bowen, the son of a member of the congrgation, is in the Staffordshire Fire Service and he was able to bring two members of the Technical Rescue Unit of the West Midlands Fire Service to investigate the void. Using specialised equipment,(usually used to locate survivable parts of collapsed buildings ) Peter Drummond and Roy Phillips were able to show us that the void is, in fact, a family vault that has been abandoned. It is built in brick, and from the type and style of brickwork, is consistent with being a part of the 1844-6 rebuild. The vault is approximately 15ft north/south and 6ft west/east. On the east wall is a double row of five arched apertures ( 10 in total) that each lead to a horizontal tunnel approximately 6ft in length. Eight of these are empty ; one has what appears to be rubble in it ; and the other is either, boarded-up or, has a plaque fixed over the aperture ( no inscription could be discerned ).
The PCC's next move would be to acquire some high-definition photographs, and would welcome offers from anyone with camera equipment capable of use through the 80mm diameter by 300mm long access hole.
***** STOP PRESS ***** August 2009
While investigating the site of a foundation for a proposed handrail at the chancel step( by drilling a 20mm diameter hole into the floor) a void some 1500mm deep has been discovered. Paul Bowen, the son of a member of the congrgation, is in the Staffordshire Fire Service and he was able to bring two members of the Technical Rescue Unit of the West Midlands Fire Service to investigate the void. Using specialised equipment,(usually used to locate survivable parts of collapsed buildings ) Peter Drummond and Roy Phillips were able to show us that the void is, in fact, a family vault that has been abandoned. It is built in brick, and from the type and style of brickwork, is consistent with being a part of the 1844-6 rebuild. The vault is approximately 15ft north/south and 6ft west/east. On the east wall is a double row of five arched apertures ( 10 in total) that each lead to a horizontal tunnel approximately 6ft in length. Eight of these are empty ; one has what appears to be rubble in it ; and the other is either, boarded-up or, has a plaque fixed over the aperture ( no inscription could be discerned ).
The PCC's next move would be to acquire some high-definition photographs, and would welcome offers from anyone with camera equipment capable of use through the 80mm diameter by 300mm long access hole.
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- Regular Services
Sunday
Holy Communion
from the Prayer Book
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
from the Prayer Book
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Sung Eucharist
from Common Worship
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
from Common Worship
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Evensong
from the Prayer Brook
Every Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour
from the Prayer Brook
Every Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour
Monday
Bell-ringing practise
Peal of 6 bells, consisting of three 18th century bells augmented in 2001 - visitors welcome at any time by arrangement. Tower Captain :- Lance Hill tel :- 01889 570761 email :- [email protected]
usually, no practise on Bank Holidays every Monday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Peal of 6 bells, consisting of three 18th century bells augmented in 2001 - visitors welcome at any time by arrangement. Tower Captain :- Lance Hill tel :- 01889 570761 email :- [email protected]
usually, no practise on Bank Holidays every Monday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Wednesday
Men's group
Mattins, followed by informal discussion over a cup of coffee.
Every first Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Mattins, followed by informal discussion over a cup of coffee.
Every first Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Women's meeting
At the Rectory. Informal discussion and fellowship over a cup of tea.
Every first Wednesday at 2:30 PM
At the Rectory. Informal discussion and fellowship over a cup of tea.
Every first Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Thursday
Holy Communion
from Common Worship. Followed by the distribution of the Reserved Sacrement to the sick and housebound.
not on the first Thursday in Lent - this service is transferred to Ash Wednesday every Thursday at 9:15 AM for ½ hour
from Common Worship. Followed by the distribution of the Reserved Sacrement to the sick and housebound.
not on the first Thursday in Lent - this service is transferred to Ash Wednesday every Thursday at 9:15 AM for ½ hour
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 4136
Diocesan ID: 20/68
Built: 1632/1845-7
Architect: Henry Ward (for the Victorian element)
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Bishop of Lichfield
Archdeaconry: LICHFIELD (201)
Deanery: RUGELEY (20104)
Benefice: Armitage (20/012 X)
Parish Legal Name: Armitage (200068 20/68)
CofE Church Info: (620068 20/68)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/4136/
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The current editor is: Trevor Harvey
St John the Baptist parish church : Church Lane , Armitage, Staffordshire, WS15 4BA








