Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Elmore.
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Elmore, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 7.9 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.9 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
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 the West Midlands. Established in 1250, it represents Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8324, -2.3393
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Elmore
- Postcode
- GL2 3SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526233 (CC0)
- commons: St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore - geograph.org.uk - 759260.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Monument To Hannah Bradley In The Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South Of Church Of St John
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Hawkins Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 4 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John
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Bradly Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East Of Monument To Brother Of Henry Bradly South Of Church Of St John
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Monument To John Hanman In The Churchyard Approximately 6 Metres North Of Church Of St John
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Guilding Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 7 Metres South Of Chancel To Church Of St John
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Monument To Arthur Knowles In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John
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Monument To Silvanus Vick In The Churchyard Approximately 12 Metres South Of Church Of St John
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Bradly Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 5 Metres North Of North Porch To Church Of St John
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Monks Hill
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Monument To Hannah Bradley In The Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South Of Church Of St John
Monument To Hannah Bradley In The Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Hawkins Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 4 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John
Hawkins Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 4 Metres South Of South Porch To Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Bradly Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East Of Monument To Brother Of Henry Bradly South Of Church Of St John
Bradly Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East Of Monument To Brother Of Henry Bradly South Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, Unit
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Monument To John Hanman In The Churchyard Approximately 6 Metres North Of Church Of St John
Monument To John Hanman In The Churchyard Approximately 6 Metres North Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 3 Metres South Of Ravenhill Monument North Of Church Of St John
Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 3 Metres South Of Ravenhill Monument North Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdo
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Guilding Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 7 Metres South Of Chancel To Church Of St John
Guilding Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 7 Metres South Of Chancel To Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 3SP), in the parish of Elmore.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Elmore, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 3SP.
- 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 Cotswolds 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 Gloucester, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 3SP.