Adel was once a Romano British settlement, later named in the 1086 Domesday Book and here was built a fine church c.1150.
Today this church, St John the Baptist is home to a thriving Church of England parish with regular Anglican services. The church also has social activities including coffee mornings and the like.
Built of local millstone grit St John the Baptist, Adel is one of the best preserved churches of this period in the whole of Yorkshire and as such is listed as Grade I (buildings of outstanding architectural or historic interest). Grade I is the highest designation of protection of structures here in the UK.
There is another photograph on the Leeds daily photo from Adel, St John the Baptist church of the famous 13th century sanctuary ring.
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Such nice picture.
ReplyDeleteA real historic gem!
ReplyDeleteHard to tell that it is so close to Leeds.
It's very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI simply love old churches. Great photo! Love the green grass too :)
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful Church. Very healing with such a warm welcome.
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