Historic churches · East of England
Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough
In or near Peterborough.
Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Peterborough · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John the Baptist in Peterborough is located at postcode PE1 1YR and is approximately 0.5 km from Peterborough railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
St John the Baptist Church is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church in the city of Peterborough, now Cambridgeshire, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St John the Baptist in Peterborough is a notable religious site that serves as a place of worship and community gathering. Visitors can explore its historical architecture and participate in various church activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St John the Baptist Church is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church in the city of Peterborough, now Cambridgeshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The original parish church, dating from the 11th century, was some distance to the east of the current location, on the site now occupied by Bishop Creighton Academy. When the centre of Peterborough moved west, the church was relocated stone by stone. Construction of the current church began in 1402 and it was dedicated to St John the Baptist on 26 June 1407. The church was refurnished in High Anglican manner in 1938 and incorporated a new rood and elaborately painted and gilded timber reredos with carved figures under heavily traceried canopies. In 1968 a new stained-glass window, designed by Brian Thomas, was installed. It depicts notable people connected to Peterborough: Symon Gunton,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5728, -0.2439
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Peterborough, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE1 1YR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Established
- 1402
- Nearest railway station
- Peterborough — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.bbc.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528837 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE1 1YR), in the parish of Peterborough, unparished area.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough?
- The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE1 1YR.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough built?
- Built or established in 1402.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough?
- The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE1 1YR.