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Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester

Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester — Grade I listed church in Cirencester, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK.

Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester

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Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1115. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Cirencester, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7175°, -1.9678°.

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The Church of St. John Baptist, Cirencester is a parish church in the Church of England in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. It is a Grade I listed building. The building reflects architectural styles since the 12th century. The chancel and attached chapel represent the oldest part with the nave having been rebuilt twice and the tower added in the 15th century. The south porch was built by Cirencester Abbey around 1480 and only connected to the church in the 18th century. It is built of Cotswold stone and is one of the "largest parish churches in England". It contains various tombs and monuments with some fragments of medieval stained glass and wall paintings.

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Coordinates
51.7175, -1.9678
County
Gloucestershire
District
Cotswold
Parish
Cirencester
Postcode
GL7 2PB
Parliamentary constituency
South Cotswolds
Established
1115

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester?
Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.7175°, -1.9678°.
When was Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester built?
Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester dates to 1115 — the Norman & medieval period.
Is Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester a listed building?
Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester carries the heritage designation "Grade I listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.