Historic churches · East of England
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Coddenham.
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Needham Market, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Needham Market · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 0.5 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
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 East of England. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1554, 1.0506
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Needham Market
- Postcode
- IP6 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Needham Market — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526337 (CC0)
- commons: Needham Market - Church of St John the Baptist.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 Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP6 8DG), in the parish of Needham Market.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Needham Market, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP6 8DG.
- 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 Suffolk Coast & Heaths 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 Needham Market, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP6 8DG.