Historic churches Β· South West England
Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol
In or near Bristol.
Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol β Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf Β· 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St John the Baptist in Bristol, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Princes Wharf, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the church is free; however, please note that it is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is BS1 2HG.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1202022). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St John the Baptist in Bristol, also known as St John on the Wall, is a historic church in the care of heritage charity the Churches Conservation Trust. The upper church and its medieval vaulted crypt is located at the lower end of Broad Street and is built into the old city's medieval walls. It is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre in Bristol offers a permanent exhibition showcasing Palestinian heritage, culture, and daily life. Visitors can explore historical accounts, artefacts, photographs, and a reference library, as well as purchase fair-trade products.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St John the Baptist in Bristol, also known as St John on the Wall, is a historic church in the care of heritage charity the Churches Conservation Trust. The upper church and its medieval vaulted crypt is located at the lower end of Broad Street and is built into the old city's medieval walls. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
, UK, with the Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol tower above it, and Nave built into the city walls. The engraving shows historic buildings around the church which are no longer standing, and eight figures walking through the gate in 19th century costume. On the right of the picture can be seen the building abutting the church which held the St John's Conduit on the east side of the building on Broad Street. The conduit today is on the west side within the old city walls on Quay Street.]] The church was built in the 14th century (and heavily modified in the 19th century) with the tower and steeple over St John's Gate, the last remaining city gateway. The church is very narrow as it isβ¦
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4558, -2.5953
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf β 0.9 km
- Opening
- Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 6pm
- Official site
- www.palmuseumbristol.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117442 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 2HG), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol β Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 2HG.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol a protected site?
- Yes β Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 2HG.