Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet
In or near Aston Botterell.
Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highley · 4.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St John the Baptist in Kinlet, the nearest railway station is Highley, located 4.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1053830). 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
Details SO 78 SW KINLET KINLET 823/32/11 Church of St John the Baptist 09.03.70 I The core is C12. North aisle late C12. South arcade and aisle and tower C13. Chancel rebuilt and transepts added c1320. Upper part of tower and timber-framed clerestory c1500. Some painted glass in east window mid C14. Fine array of monuments to Blounts C15 and C16 including a 6-poster tomb in north transept. Old roofs in chancel, transepts and nave. Numerous mural tablets of C17 and C18 to Childes. Good C15 alabaster figure portraying the Trinity. Listing NGR: SO7106981033 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 254736 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is located in Kinlet, in the West Midlands. It is a Grade I listed building, notable for its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4265, -2.4269
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Kinlet
- Postcode
- DY12 3AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Highley — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529579 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY12 3AY), in the parish of Kinlet.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet?
- The nearest railway station is Highley, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY12 3AY.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Kinlet?
- The nearest railway station is Highley, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY12 3AY.