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St John the Baptist

Mexborough parish church is very ancient in origin. Documents show that a church was on this site shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Mexborough, Yorkshire

Opening times

Details of the keyholders are available in the parish rooms window, across the road.

Address

Church Street
Mexborough
Yorkshire
S64 0ER

In 1350-1400 the church consisted of a tower and spire, a nave and a square headed chancel. When the refurbishment in 1890 started, it was evident that the church had gone through three stages of restoration.

During the restoration of 1890, the plaster and whitewash were removed on the north aisle to reveal the Creed, Lord’s Prayer and the Ten Commandments. They are well worth a visit.

The church has a lot of treasures to explore including some ancient stones in the porch. There is some beautiful stained glass and some stalls made by Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson. The font is octagonal stone font and was made in the early 14th century. There are various memorials around church.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

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The first church of All Saints was consecrated by the Archbishop of York in 1900.

St Alban

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The first Roman Catholic priest appointed in Denaby Main was Father Kavanagh in 1894. Services took place in a disused schoolroom near the railway.

St John the Baptist

Hooton Roberts, Yorkshire

The first church was built by the Normans shortly after 1100 AD. In spite of the need to extend, repair and replace over the centuries, parts of the original Norman church can still be seen today.