St Mary and St John Church, Hinxton

Amazing church well worth a visit
May 31st, 2021

St Mary and St John's Church in Hinxton is a medieval flint and rubble structure built in the early English style characteristic of the area. The chancel, nave and tower date from the early 1200s, with extensions and rebuilding over the following centuries. The Hertfordshire spike topping the tower features a small bell added in the early 20th century. Inside the church, the brightly coloured hassocks are particularly eye catching. The font is 14th century and the pulpit and tester are early 17th century. The church was originally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist, but over time this became St Mary the Virgin and St John the Evangelist.
Mar 23rd, 2020

The church of St Mary & St John, Hinxton dates from about 1150 and is of flint rubble and Barnack limestone and clunch dressings. The lower part of the tower is early English, from about 1200-1260 whist the upper part with its octagonal fleche spire and the external sanctus ball, was added in the C14.There are 2 bells which were rehung on 1903 by Bowell of Ipswich though the bells were cast by Miles Gray of Colchester in 1662 weighing 4 1/2 & 3cwt. The clock dates from 1700 and was extensively renovated in 1809. A new face was fitted and probably a minute hand added. It is driven by a pair of weights made of chalk blocks. The main south door is late C14 and is probably the original wooden door but the porch was not added till the C119 restorations. The pulpit is C17 whilst the upper part of the font is thought to be Norman. The church is normally open for viewing and private prayers and is well worth a visit.
Aug 26th, 2022