Historic churches · East of England
St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton
In or near Walsham le Willows.
St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton — church in Stanton, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston · 9.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John the Baptist's Church in Stanton, use the postcode IP31 2EA for sat-nav directions. The nearest railway station is Thurston, located 9.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Stanton, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3268°, 0.8779°.
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Heritage listing
St John the Baptist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Stanton, Suffolk, 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. Only the tower is intact, the body of the church being roofless. The remains of the church stand to the west of the village.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St John the Baptist's Church in Stanton is a historic church known for its architectural features and community significance. Visitors can explore the church's interior and appreciate its heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
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 the village of Stanton, Suffolk, 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. Only the tower is intact, the body of the church being roofless. The remains of the church stand to the west of the village.
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Background
History
The church dates from the 14th century, with additions and alterations during the following century. It was restored in 1616. The church was repaired in the 1980s, raising the walls of the nave and chancel to their full height.
Architecture
St John's is constructed in flint and some red brick, with freestone dressings. Parts of the walls are rendered. Its plan consists of a three-bay nave, a chancel, a south porch and a west tower. The tower is in four stages. Its west wall is built against the boundary of the churchyard and the lowest stage is open, providing a way for processions around the church. There are diagonal buttresses at the west end, and a stair turret at the southeast angle. In the top stage are two-light bell openings. The parapet is battlemented, and decorated with chequerwork. The nave has 13th-century doorways and two two-light windows in both north and south walls. The porch dates from the 14th century. It…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3268, 0.8779
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Stanton
- Postcode
- IP31 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston — 9.8 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593734 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John's Church, Stanton - geograph.org.uk - 212368.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP31 2EA), in the parish of Stanton.
- What is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton — church in Stanton, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP31 2EA.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton a listed building?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton a protected site?
- Yes — St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton free to visit?
- Yes, St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP31 2EA. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency.