St John the Baptist

This stout country church proclaims its Norman origins as you approach, with its collection of five round headed east windows.

Berkswell, Warwickshire

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Church Lane
Berkswell
Warwickshire
CV7 7BJ

Perhaps even more striking is the quaint half timbered porch, like a miniature cottage on stilts above the south door. It dates from the 16th century and was formerly used as a schoolroom. The south doorway itself is another survival from the 12th century church.

Inside the church, steps leads up to the chancel, with the five Norman windows framed by a round 12th century chancel arch.

Don't miss the well preserved rib vaulted Norman crypt, which has a separate octagonal chamber and some stonework believed to date back to the 8th century.

Much of the woodcarving in Berkswell church was done by Robert Thompson, a well known craftsman from Yorkshire who was born in 1876 and became known as 'the Mouseman of Kilburn' because of his 'signature', a mouse carved in oak. The woodwork at Berkswell has nine examples to look out for.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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