St. John the Baptist, Armitage, Staffordshire

Description

The church of St. John the Baptist, situated on a rocky eminence overlooking the valley of the Trent, and commanding a distant view of a portion of the forest of Charnwood, is a reproduction in stone of the old Norman church, and consists of chancel, nave, aisles, south porch and an embattled western tower, restored in 1903, and containing 3 bells: most of the windows are stained and include a memorial window to the Rev. J. W. Kewley M.A. rector 1872-1903, presented in 1908 by parishioners and friends: the church was rebuilt, with the exception of the tower, in 1844: there are sittings for 387 persons, 70 being free.

Church Records

The register dates from the year 1673.