Historic churches · East of England
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Laxfield.
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Badingham, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham · 9.4 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1150, 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 Saxmundham, about 9.4 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 1150, it is an example of Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2647, 1.3775
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Badingham
- Postcode
- IP13 8JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527067 (CC0)
- commons: Badingham - 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 IP13 8JX), in the parish of Badingham.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Badingham, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP13 8JX.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 8JX. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.