Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Instow.
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Instow, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 7.7 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in South-West England. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.7 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed church located in Instow, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The site is also designated as part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI and North Devon AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0580, -4.1707
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Instow
- Postcode
- EX39 4LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526616 (CC0)
- commons: Instow, St John the Baptist's church - geograph.org.uk - 535340.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 Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 4LU), in the parish of Instow.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Instow, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX39 4LU.
- 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 a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- 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 Barnstaple, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 4LU.