Cathedrals · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a cathedral in england south west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1250. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St John the Baptist is the Church of England parish church of the village of Lustleigh, Devon, located in the centre of the village.
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Background
History
The oval shape of the churchyard suggests that a Romano-British burial ground may have first occupied this site. This conjecture is supported by the presence of Datuidoc's Stone in the north aisle, dating from around 450–600 AD. The font in the church is Norman in date, and predates the existing building. The south chapel was added in the early 14th century by the Lord of the Manor, Sir William Prouz, whose effigy also lies in the church. The church tower was built in the late 14th century. The North aisle was likely built by a member of the Dinham family in the mid fourteenth century, and contains square perpendicular windows, along with effigies of a knight and lady, thought to predate…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6185, -3.7188
- Address
- | website = {{URL|https://www.moretonbenefice.uk/benefice/st-johns-lustleigh/}}
- Established
- 1250
- Official site
- www.moretonbenefice.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527396 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Lustleigh (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 West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.6185°, -3.7188°.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist built?
- Church of St John the Baptist dates to 1250.
- What denomination is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist is affiliated with Christianity.