Historic churches · North East England
St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick
In or near Eppleby.
St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick — church in Stanwick St John, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Designed by Anthony Salvin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Stanwick St John, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5028°, -1.7156°.
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Heritage listing
St John the Baptist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Stanwick St John, North Yorkshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The site of the church is recognised as a Scheduled Monument, and it stands within the earthworks of Stanwick Camp, a settlement originating in the early Iron Age.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St John the Baptist's Church in Stanwick is a historic church that offers visitors a glimpse into its architectural features and religious significance. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering.
From the Wikipedia article
St John the Baptist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Stanwick St John, North Yorkshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The site of the church is recognised as a Scheduled Monument, and it stands within the earthworks of Stanwick Camp, a settlement originating in the early Iron Age.
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Background
Architecture
(d.1670), St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick, Yorks.]] , who married Elizabeth Langdale, daughter of Marmaduke Langdale, 2nd Baron Langdale, Church of St John the Baptist, Stanwick, Yorks.]]
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5028, -1.7156
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Stanwick St. John
- Postcode
- DL11 7RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Established
- 1201
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593735 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. John the Baptist , Stanwick.St.John. - geograph.org.uk - 149773.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 7RS), in the parish of Stanwick St. John.
- What is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick — church in Stanwick St John, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick?
- Drivers can use postcode DL11 7RS.
- When was St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick built?
- Built or established in 1201. Designed by Anthony Salvin.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick a listed building?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick free to visit?
- Yes, St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Stanwick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 7RS. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.