Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey
In or near Latton.
Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey — Grade I listed church in Latton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll · 5.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey is located in Wiltshire, postcode SN6 6FQ. The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, which is 5.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey is a parish church in the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The original architect was William Butterfield. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 5.4 km away.
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Heritage listing
Details SU 09 NE LATTON CROFT LANE (north side) 2/193 Church of St. John the Baptist, Latton with Eisey (formerly listed as Church of St. John) 17.1.55 I Anglican parish church. C12, C13 and 1858-63 by William Butterfield. Limestone rubble, coursed square stone and some ashlar. Stone slate roof. Nave, west tower, transepts and chancel. C12 south door in C19 porch, chevron arch with ball decorated outer hood and chevroned columns. Plain tympanum with cambered soffite. Nave windows 2 and 3-light intersecting tracery, restored C19. Transepts and chancel all C19, 2-light windows in C14 style, east window of 3 lights. Lower of 4 stages, lower of 3 stages early C13 with small lancets and shouldered door, also restored C19. Pilaster buttresses, but later angle buttress in SW corner with sundial at head. Top stage crenellated with 2-light belfry openings and gargoyles. Interior: Nave of 4 bays. Late C12 tower and chancel arches of 2 orders with ball and billet hoods. Nook shafts only to chancel arch. Simple round chamfered arches to transepts. C19 open timber roof. Chancel by Butterfield, with central arch dividing off sanctuary which has closed spaced transverse arches. Wall tiling. Fittings: Font, plain C19. Pulpit C19 oak, openwork. Chancel fittings all C19. Nave and transept pews C17 panelled oak, cut down in C19. Glass: East window by Kempe and Tower, 1911. Transepts glass, mid C19. No monuments. Listing NGR: SU0933195795 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 317843 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St John The Baptist in Latton is a small, welcoming congregation that focuses on active Christian worship and community involvement. It hosts various events throughout the year, including a Harvest Festival, parish barbeque, and quiz nights, fostering a sense of community among local residents.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John The Baptist is located in Latton, within the West Midlands. This Grade I listed building was designed by architect William Butterfield. It is situated in an area designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, highlighting its environmental significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6609, -1.8665
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Latton
- Postcode
- SN6 6FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.upperthames.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529872 (CC0)
- commons: St John the Baptist church, Latton - geograph.org.uk - 714213.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey?
- Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 6FQ), in the parish of Latton.
- What is Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey?
- Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey — Grade I listed church in Latton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 6FQ.
- Is Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey a listed building?
- Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John The Baptist, Latton With Eisey?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 6FQ.