Monument record 2201/2/1 - Jenkin Chapel/Church of St John the Baptist, Saltersford

Picturesque church, also known as Jenkin Chapel. Nave and chancel dated 1733 and built by local subscription. Tower added 1755. Two-storey nave, one-storey chancel and vestry and three-stage, saddleback tower. Studded five-board west door with rubble segmental head. Two inscribed stones above door recording date. Second stage of tower has door to gallery on south side reached by external stone steps. Third stage has bell openings with stone flag louvering. Interior: West porch has stone flag seats. Nave has west gallery and complete set of simple oak box pews, pulpit and reader's desk. Chancel opening has wooden lintel from which hangs a screen with turned balusters. Similar balusters in altar rail and wainscotting behind altar (1).

<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /3/150 (Report). SCH1934.

<2> Unknown, 1977, Guide to Church of St John the Baptist/Jenkin Chapel (Book). SCH1326.

<3> Peak Park Treasures, B471 County Treasures Record 1981 (Index). SCH2624.