Cathedrals · East of England
St John the Baptist Cathedral
Also known as: Ard-Eaglais Naomh Eoin Baiste, Norwich
In or near Norwich.
St John the Baptist Cathedral — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-east, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St John the Baptist Cathedral is located in Norwich, Norfolk, with the postcode NR2 3RA. The nearest railway station is Norwich, which is 1.6 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
St John the Baptist Cathedral is a Grade I-listed building in england-east, 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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Official information
St John the Baptist Cathedral is a historic cathedral located in Norwich. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture and rich history, as well as participate in various religious services and community events.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Norwich, Norfolk, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of East Anglia and the mother church of the diocese of East Anglia. It is within the Province of Westminster.
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Background
History
The cathedral, located on Unthank Road, was constructed between 1882 and 1910 to designs by George Gilbert Scott, Jr., as a parish church dedicated to John the Baptist, on the site of the Norwich City Gaol. The funds for its construction were provided by the 15th Duke of Norfolk, as a gesture of thanksgiving for his first marriage to Lady Flora Abney-Hastings. In 1976, it was consecrated as the cathedral church for the newly erected Diocese of East Anglia and the seat of the Bishop of East Anglia. In 2014, for the first time since 1558, a Pontifical High Mass was celebrated in this episcopal see's cathedral. It is one of two cathedrals in the city of Norwich, the other being the Church of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6292, 1.2840
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR2 3RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Established
- 230
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 1.6 km
- Official site
- jscn.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1736143 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Baptist Cathedral?
- St John the Baptist Cathedral is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR2 3RA), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- What is St John the Baptist Cathedral?
- St John the Baptist Cathedral — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR2 3RA.
- When was St John the Baptist Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 230. Designed by George Gilbert Scott Jr..
- Is St John the Baptist Cathedral a listed building?
- St John the Baptist Cathedral is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR2 3RA.