St John the Baptist's Church, Croxall

St John the Baptist’s Church, Croxall is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Croxall.[1]

St John the Baptist’s Church, Croxall
St John the Baptist’s Church, Croxall
52°43′13.62″N 1°42′31.21″W
LocationCroxall, Staffordshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt John the Baptist
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed
Administration
ParishCroxall
DeaneryRepton
ArchdeaconryDerby
DioceseDiocese of Derby

History

The earliest parts of the church are the chancel of c.1200. The church is noted for its fine collection of memorials.

Memorials

  • George Curzon (d. 1605)
  • Mary Curzon (d. 1612)
  • Henrie Curzon (d. 1639)
  • Christopher Horton (d. 1714)
  • Waltar Horton (d. 1716)
  • Christopher Horton (d. 1659)
  • Christopher Horton (d.1701)
  • Eusebius Horton (d. 1823) and Phoebe Horton (d. 1814) by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
  • Harriet Louise Wilmot Horton (d. 1831)
  • Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, 3rd Baronet (d. 1841) by Denman
  • Margaret Prinsep (d. 1843), Caroline Mary Prinsep (d. 1842), Frances Levett (d. 1835) by Reeves of Bath
  • Revd. Samuel Holworthy (d. 1838)

See also

References

  1. The Buildings of England. Staffordshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. p.111. ISBN 0140710469
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