Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Ashperton.
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury · 5.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1050, it dates from the Anglo-Saxon period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 5.0 km away. Postcode area HR8.
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Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed church located in Dymock, Gloucestershire, in the West Midlands. Established in 1050, it represents significant Anglo-Saxon architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0088, -2.4677
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Dymock
- Postcode
- HR8 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525909 (CC0)
- commons: St John the Baptist, Preston - geograph.org.uk - 3050340.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 Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR8 2LL), in the parish of Dymock.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR8 2LL.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- 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 Ledbury, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR8 2LL.