Steps And Railings Forming An Approach To South Porch, Church Of St John The Baptist

The steps and railings forming an approach to the south porch of the Church of St John the Baptist are likely from the 15th century, with renovations completed in 1877. The structure features seventeen broad dressed stone steps arranged in three tiers, with the steps of the upper tier curving. There is a shaped wrought iron handrail on the left side, supported by square balusters, and a short section at the top of the flight with cast-iron spear caps, some of which are missing. To the left, there is an additional section of railings enclosing a 20th-century war memorial, which is not included in this listing. The left side of the stairway has a rubble wall that incorporates two niches with chamfered 4-centred stone surrounds, each enclosed by a low wall of dressed stone slabs. This structure is primarily included for its contribution to the townscape.