Open House Festival

St John the Baptist Church Erith

religious

Architect unknown, 1130

St. Johns Church Erith, West Street, Erith., DA8 1AN

St Johns Church was built by the Normans and retains architectural features from this time as well as from later periods. As well as original brasses and monuments, it also contains several artefacts from the excavations at nearby Lesnes Abbey. As an ancient parish church its story echos that of the local area, especially the Lords of the Manor of Erith.

Getting there

Train

Erith

Bus

180

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

Limited parking is available in an area outside the church, but this cannot be reserved.

What you can expect

The tour is around the church and seating is available in the nave and chapel areas.

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Drop in activities

Sat 13 Sep

10:00–16:00

Drop in: Open Day

Brass rubbing and handbell activities run from 10 am to 12 noon There will be a small cream tea available from 14:00 Guidebook available

Activities

Sat 13 Sep

Guided tour

13:00–14:00

Guided Tour

How to book

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About

Tour Synopsis

The tour will cover the following points: Understand the location of the church and its use in earlier times; Mason Bencher Marks and Apotropaic Symbols; Early English and Normal Features; The Wheatley Chapel as the private chapel of the Lords of the Manor of Erith; Stained Glass (Medieval, Victorian and Post War); Artefacts from Lesnes Abbey (tomb covers, tiles and ribbing); Funeral brasses, including an early Norman French example.

Online presence

stjohnserith.org

www.facebook.com/stjohnserith

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