St. John the Baptist, Boughton, Northamptonshire
Description
The ancient church of St. John the Baptist, an edifice of stone, of the Decorated period, has now been for some centuries in ruins and stands in the churchyard by the green, distant about half a mile from the village: the tower and spire fell about 1785: the existing parish church, formerly a chapel, or chantry, and situated in the village, is an edifice of mixed styles, consisting of nave, with vestry, and a low western tower containing 5 bells: the tower, of Late and poor Perpendicular work, is the only part of the original building remaining, and was repaired in 1599: the rest of the church was rebuilt and lengthened 1806, enlarged, refitted and a vestry added in 1847, and restored in 1894, under the direction of Mr. Holden, architect, of Northampton, at a cost of about £1,500: the organ and stained east window were given by the Rev. G. S. Howard-Vyse M.A., rector 1843-96; there are 250 sittings.
Church Records
The register of baptisms dates from the year 1549; marriages, 1559; burials, 1560.