Historic churches · South Wales
St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal
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St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal — church in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, England,UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St John the Baptist's Church is located in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, with the postcode NP25 5QJ. Entry to the church is free.
About
St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, England,UK". Coordinates: 51.8633°, -2.7701°.
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Heritage listing
St John the Baptist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in a remote position close to the Wales–England border overlooking the River Monnow.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St John the Baptist's Church in Llanrothal is a historic church known for its architectural features and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and appreciate its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St John the Baptist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in a remote position close to the Wales–England border overlooking the River Monnow.
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Background
History
The church is thought to have been founded by the Celtic Saint Ridol (or Ryddol) and re-dedicated to St John the Baptist in the Norman period. The present building dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. During the 20th century the chancel and vestry were restored. St John's has been described as "one of the most isolated churches in Herefordshire". It lies a few hundred yards from the river.
Architecture
The exterior of the church has been rendered. Its plan is simple, consisting of a nave and a chancel, with a north porch, which was previously a vestry. In the north wall of the nave is a Norman round-headed window from the 12th century, and a window from the 13th century with a trefoil head. There are two windows similar to the latter in the south wall. In the south wall of the chancel is a large four-light window. The east window has two lights, with a circular window above. Inside the church is a 17th-century panelled pulpit, and a brass chandelier which was donated by Ivor Bulmer-Thomas. The font is a simple bowl on a narrow pedestal dating from the Norman period. It is decorated with a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8633, -2.7701
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Llanrothal
- Postcode
- NP25 5QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Established
- 1101
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593725 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Llanrothal Church - geograph.org.uk - 49085.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5QJ), in the parish of Llanrothal.
- What is St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal — church in Llanrothal, Herefordshire, England,UK.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal?
- Drivers can use postcode NP25 5QJ.
- When was St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal a listed building?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal a protected site?
- Yes — St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal free to visit?
- Yes, St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 5QJ. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.