Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton
In or near Coleford.
Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton — church in Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John the Baptist in Midsomer Norton is located at postcode BA3 2HX. The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2858°, -2.4853°.
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Heritage listing
The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, is a Grade II* listed building. St. John's is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, is a Grade II* listed building. St. John's is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
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Background
History
The exact date of the building of the church is unknown, but was probably around 1150. The church was under the patronage of Merton Priory in London until the dissolution of the monasteries, but the origin of this link is unknown. A deed of surrender was signed by the prior John Ramsay in 1539 after which Henry VIII bestowed Norton on his Royal Foundation at Oxford. The patronage was passed to Christ Church, Oxford. The Midsomer Norton Knight is a 13th or 14th century tomb effigy carving which may be the figure of one of the Gourney or Warknell family. The wooden effigy used to sit on the top of a tomb which was demolished in the 18th century. It was moved into the vicarage garden and used…
Architecture
The church is made up of a five bay aisled nave and two bay chancel with an additional Lady Chapel. The west tower is of three stages. The font is Norman and the east window includes stained glass by Charles Eamer Kempe which was installed in 1889. The churchyard includes a memorial to the 12 miners killed in 1839 at Wellsway pit in Westfield when their rope was severed.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2858, -2.4853
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Midsomer Norton
- Postcode
- BA3 2HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117449 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Midsomer Norton Church (St. John the Baptist) (49634564833).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 2HX), in the parish of Midsomer Norton.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton — church in Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 2HX.
- Who owns Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton is owned by | designation1 =Grade II* listed building.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Midsomer Norton?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 2HX.