Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port
In or near Purse Caundle.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port — church in South Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 4.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St John the Evangelist in Milborne Port, the nearest railway station is Sherborne, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT9 5AH, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in South Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9653°, -2.4622°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St John the Evangelist in Milborne Port, Somerset, England is a cruciform church of late Anglo-Saxon date and parts may well span the Norman Conquest. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St John the Evangelist in Milborne Port, Somerset, England is a cruciform church of late Anglo-Saxon date and parts may well span the Norman Conquest. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The chancellor Regimbald (a survivor from Edward’s reign into William’s) rebuilt his Minster at Milborne Port in “a sumptuous hybrid style.” It would seem logical to assign the now-demolished nave to this period, since the surviving south doorway of the nave was incorporated into the 1860s rebuild and is of Saxo-Norman design. The church was part of the original endowment of Cirencester Abbey by Henry I, and held by them until the dissolution of the monasteries. An attempt was made around 1199 to make the church a prebend in Wells Cathedral however this was unsuccessful. In 1543 Winchester College acquired control and held it until 1824 when it passed to the Marquess of Anglesey and he sold…
Architecture
The chapel roof has been dated at 1641. In 1712 a west gallery was built for the singers and there was also an east gallery by 1747. The west gallery was enlarged in 1812-14 and in 1826 a two-bay north aisle with a gallery was added to the nave. In 1841 the east gallery over the rood screen was taken down.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9653, -2.4622
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Milborne Port
- Postcode
- DT9 5AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117461 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Milborne Port Church1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port?
- Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 5AH), in the parish of Milborne Port.
- What is Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port?
- Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port — church in South Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 5AH.
- When was Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port a listed building?
- Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Evangelist, Milborne Port?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 5AH.