Church of St John the Evangelist
At nearly 1000 feet above sea level, Elkstone church is the highest in the Cotswolds. Described as ‘a prayer in stone’, it is famed for its Norman architecture, stone car
Church of St John the Evangelist
At nearly 1000 feet above sea level, Elkstone church is the highest in the Cotswolds. Described as ‘a prayer in stone’, it is famed for its Norman architecture, stone carvings and golden light.
The original church, begun in 1160, consisted of a nave and chancel, with a central tower above the chancel. This tower either collapsed or was taken down in the 13th century. When re-roofing the chancel, the builders also raised the height of the chancel walls, forming a chamber, reached by a north staircase and used as a columbarium or dovecote, a ve