Historic churches · South East England
Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood
In or near Carisbrooke.
Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 4.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St. John the Baptist in Northwood, the nearest railway station is Wootton, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO31 8PR, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7342°, -1.3017°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is a parish church in the Church of England located in Northwood, Isle of Wight. The church is situated to the east of the main Newport to Cowes road, approximately 400m south of the village in Chawton Lane. 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, built in the early 12th century, has a rich history and offers insights into the local parish's past. Visitors can explore the church's historical significance and access resources such as a burial database to trace relatives. The church also hosts various community events and activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is a parish church in the Church of England located in Northwood, Isle of Wight. The church is situated to the east of the main Newport to Cowes road, approximately 400m south of the village in Chawton Lane. 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 church is medieval. The mid-19th century saw extensive restoration work carried out on the church. In 1864 the wooden tower and dormer window were both swept away. The restoration was completed in 1874. Despite this restoration work, the church still retains many of its original features including a Norman arch over the south doorway and a Jacobean pulpit. Northwood's only bell was hung in 1875.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7342, -1.3017
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Northwood
- Postcode
- PO31 8PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- 01983 526385
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 4.7 km
- Official site
- www.northwoodvillage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117250 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Northwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John the Baptist Church, Northwood.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood?
- Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO31 8PR), in the parish of Northwood.
- What is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood?
- Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO31 8PR.
- When was Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood a listed building?
- Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB) and the Solent & Southampton Water Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO31 8PR.