Historic churches · East of England
Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire
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Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royston · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John the Baptist is located in Royston, Hertfordshire, with the nearest railway station being Royston, approximately 0.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1295575). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St John the Baptist is an Anglican church in the town of Royston, Hertfordshire, England. The nave and aisles, which were built c. 1250, originally formed the quire and sanctuary of a large church belonging to the Augustinian Priory of Royston. It was converted to a parish church following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. On 9 December 2018 the church was severely damaged by fire. All eight bells in the tower, three of which dated from 1739, cracked due to the extreme heat.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St John the Baptist in Royston is a museum that showcases over 2000 years of local history, including exhibits on the Romans, local industry, and the World Wars. Visitors can explore various displays and learn about the town's rich heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St John the Baptist is an Anglican church in the town of Royston, Hertfordshire, England. The nave and aisles, which were built c. 1250, originally formed the quire and sanctuary of a large church belonging to the Augustinian Priory of Royston. It was converted to a parish church following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. On 9 December 2018 the church was severely damaged by fire. All eight bells in the tower, three of which dated from 1739, cracked due to the extreme heat. The bells were recast by John Taylor & Co in 2020 and are hung in the original 1901 bell-frame, which survived the blaze.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.0479, -0.0226
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Royston
- Postcode
- SG8 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Phone
- 01763 242 587
- Nearest railway station
- Royston — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
- Official site
- www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529073 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8 9LG), in the parish of Royston.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Royston, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG8 9LG.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Royston, Hertfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Royston, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8 9LG.