The Church of St. John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar is a parish church in the Church of England in Stanford on Soar, Nottinghamshire.
The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.
The church holds at least one service every Sunday. Services use the Book of Common Prayer.
History
The church was medieval but restored in 1893 and 1894 by W. S. Weatherley.Pevsner, Nikolaus. 1979. The Buildings of England:Nottinghamshire. page 335. Harmondsworth, Middx. Penguin.
It is the most southerly church in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and the Province of York.
Pipe organ The church has a fine two manual pipe organ by Henry Willis dating from 1895. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register
Clock Mr Richard Ratcliff of Stanford Hall presented a clock and chimes to the church in 1898. It was constructed by John Smith and Sons of Derby and chimed Cambridge Quarters and struck the hour. The time was indicated on three dials on the exterior of the tower.
Bells The church has eight bells.Church bells
Current parish status It is in a group of parishes which includes: St. Giles' Church, Costock St. Mary's Church, East Leake All Saints' Church, Rempstone St. Helena's Church, West Leake Church of St. John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar
See also Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire Listed buildings in Stanford on Soar
Sources Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Stanford on Soar