Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor
In or near Little Malvern.
Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury · 2.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St John the Baptist in Eastnor, you can take a train to Ledbury station, which is 2.6 km away. The postcode for the church is HR8 1RA. Entry is free.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1266756). 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 is a Church of England parish church at Eastnor in the English county of Herefordshire. Of 12th century origins, the church was completely rebuilt between 1851 and 1852 by George Gilbert Scott for John Somers-Cocks, 2nd Earl Somers. It is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St John the Baptist in Eastnor is a Grade 1 listed building with a history dating back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore its architectural features, including a 12th-century font and fine stained glass windows, while enjoying the serene surroundings of the churchyard.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Malvern Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Church of England parish church at Eastnor in the English county of Herefordshire. Of 12th century origins, the church was completely rebuilt between 1851 and 1852 by George Gilbert Scott for John Somers-Cocks, 2nd Earl Somers. 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
History
The original church was probably constructed in the 12th century. It was rebuilt in the 13th century and the tower, now the earliest remaining part, was constructed in the 14th. In 1851, John Somers-Cocks, 2nd Earl Somers, of Eastnor Castle, commissioned George Gilbert Scott to undertake a complete rebuilding. The 2nd Earl did not live to see the completion of his new church, dying in 1852. He was succeeded by his son, Charles who died in 1883 and is interred in the centre of the Somers-Cocks mortuary chapel in the church. St John's remains an active parish church in the Diocese of Hereford. The church is commemorated in Songs of Three Counties by Radclyffe Hall. [See box]
Architecture
St John's is constructed of local red sandstone and comprises the 14th-century tower, a nave, a north aisle and the Somers-Cocks mortuary chapel.}} The church is a Grade I listed building, its Historic England entry describing it as a “high quality but little known masterpiece”.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0328, -2.3930
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Eastnor
- Postcode
- HR8 1RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Phone
- 01432 853271
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.eastnorchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530250 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR8 1RA), in the parish of Eastnor.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR8 1RA.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Malvern Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Eastnor?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR8 1RA.