Historic churches · East of England
Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield
In or near Mendham.
Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield — Grade I listed church in Metfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Halesworth · 9.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John the Baptist in Metfield can be reached via the nearest railway station, Halesworth, which is 9.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP20 0LA, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Metfield, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3729°, 1.3690°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is the parish church of Metfield, Suffolk. It is a Grade I listed building. It is part of the Sancroft benefice of churches, part of the Hoxne Deanery, in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The 15th century octagonal font has panels which alternately depict lions and angels. The Angels are carrying a shield which depicts a leopard. This was derived from Jermy Coat of Arms. Sir John Jermy (b.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is the parish church of Metfield, Suffolk. It is a Grade I listed building. It is part of the Sancroft benefice of churches, part of the Hoxne Deanery, in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The 15th century octagonal font has panels which alternately depict lions and angels. The Angels are carrying a shield which depicts a leopard. This was derived from Jermy Coat of Arms. Sir John Jermy (b. 1375) was Lord of the Manor and fought at the Battle of Agincourt.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3729, 1.3690
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Metfield
- Postcode
- IP20 0LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Halesworth — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526245 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mitfield - Church of St John the Baptist.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP20 0LA), in the parish of Metfield.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield — Grade I listed church in Metfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield?
- The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP20 0LA.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP20 0LA. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.