Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Westport.
Church of St John the Baptist — church in Little Somerford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1300. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Little Somerford, Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5582°, -2.0486°.
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Official information
St. John the Baptist is a historic church located in Little Somerford, Wiltshire, dating back to the 13th century. It serves as a community hub for various events and religious services, featuring unique architectural elements like box pews and a 15th-century tympanum.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St John the Baptist's Church is an Anglican church in Tredington, Gloucestershire, England, and in the Diocese of Gloucester. It is Grade I listed. The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century, and the plan of the building is little changed from that time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5582, -2.0486
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Little Somerford
- Postcode
- SN15 5JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Established
- 1300
- Official site
- www.woodbridgegroup.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529954 (CC0)
- commons: St. John The Baptist, Little Somerford - geograph.org.uk - 103491.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 South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 5JW), in the parish of Little Somerford.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — church in Little Somerford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- Drivers can use postcode SN15 5JW.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist built?
- Built or established in 1300.
- 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 5JW. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.