December

The Revd Francis Merewether, rector of Coleorton between 1815 and 1864, oversaw the building of the Chapel and Cemetery new St John's Mortuary Chapel and associated cemetery in 1856. The chapel was built on part of that land known as Coal Pit close.

Although very small, St John's has a number of stained glass windows which were installed in memory of local rectors and school masters.

However, after serving the community for over 150 years St John's role as a community building is now in doubt. Coleorton Heritage Group is lobbying the diocese to ensure that it remains as a community resource, possibly as a Heritage Centre for the village. See link below:

The east window commemorating Harols Cithbert Head Teacher of Viscount Beaumont's School 1901- 1924.


The interior of The New Inn is decked out with all kinds of memorabilia. Here are some of the walkers after completing a History Walk in September 2022.

Read more:

Coleorton Heritage Group

Tel: 01530 440000 Email: enquiries@coleortonheritage.org.uk