Castles · West Midlands
Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay
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Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Gordon Griffiths — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St John the Baptist in Stokesay is located at postcode SY7 9AH and is approximately 1.4 km from the nearest railway station, Craven Arms. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed Church of England church in Stokesay, Shropshire, England, adjacent to Stokesay Castle. The church first dates from around 1150, and was probably the chapel to the castle. It was badly damaged during the English Civil War, and rebuilt in 1654. The church consists of a nave, a south porch, a chancel and a west tower. The tower has three stages, a sundial, an embattled parapet, and a weathervane. The south doorway is Norman in style. The interior of the church, including the furnishings and wall paintings, dates from the late 17th century.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed Church of England church in Stokesay, Shropshire, England, adjacent to Stokesay Castle. The church first dates from around 1150, and was probably the chapel to the castle. It was badly damaged during the English Civil War, and rebuilt in 1654. The church consists of a nave, a south porch, a chancel and a west tower. The tower has three stages, a sundial, an embattled parapet, and a weathervane. The south doorway is Norman in style. The interior of the church, including the furnishings and wall paintings, dates from the late 17th century. It was listed Grade I on 12 November 1954.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Church of Saint John the Baptist was first founded in the 12th century, during the reign of Henry II. It was built around 1150 as a chapel to Stokesay Castle, originally built by the de Lacy family. Most likely the building expanded as the castle site developed in the 13th century.
Visiting
Among the most striking features are the biblical texts on the walls which date from the 17th Century. The church also boasts a "two decker pulpit", original box pews, as well as rare canopied pews. The West Gallery still survives, with a staircase leading to it and at the north side, space for musicians. The Craven Arms parish war memorial, with its statue of a World War I infantryman, since 1956 has stood in the churchyard, having previously stood where it was unveiled in 1921 in the main junction of Craven Arms town opposite the hotel the town is named for, The Craven Arms. The figure has been known as "Old Bill" for its resemblance to the Bruce Bairnsfather cartoon character. The church…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4307, -2.8312
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Craven Arms
- Postcode
- SY7 9AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Established
- 1200
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529697 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 9AH), in the parish of Craven Arms.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 9AH.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay built?
- Built or established in 1200.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay charge admission?
- Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 9AH.