Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Langham.
Church of St John the Baptist — church in Cold Overton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 4.8 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in Leicestershire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Melton and Syston parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 4.8 km away. Postcode area LE15.
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Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed church located in the West Midlands, specifically in Leicestershire. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-Medieval architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6830, -0.8029
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Knossington and Cold Overton
- Postcode
- LE15 7QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525603 (CC0)
- commons: St John the Baptist Church - geograph.org.uk - 760864.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 7QA), in the parish of Knossington and Cold Overton.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — church in Cold Overton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 7QA.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 7QA.