Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Washington.
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durrington-on-Sea · 5.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is located in West Sussex, postcode BN14 0RF. The nearest railway station is Durrington-on-Sea, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1027619). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details TQ 10 NW FINDON FINDON ROAD 11/24 12.10.54 The Parish church of St John the Baptist I Chancel, north chapel, south transept, twin naves under one roof, north porch and west tower with broached shingled spire. Built of flints. the nave arcade is Transitional Norman, the walls of the nave and the remainder of the church C13, but the roof of the nave was rebuilt as a single span with crown-posts, probably in the C15. The whole building was restored by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1867 but is still a medieval building of considerable character and charm. It is also rather large for a downland village. C13 screen between the north chancel and nave. Listing NGR: TQ1172108456 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 297893 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is located in South-East England. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8650, -0.4149
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Arun
- Parish
- Findon
- Postcode
- BN14 0RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worthing West
- Nearest railway station
- Durrington-on-Sea — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528706 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
- The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN14 0RF), in the parish of Findon.
- What is The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
- The Parish Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Durrington-on-Sea, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN14 0RF.
- Is The Parish Church of St John the Baptist a listed building?
- The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Parish Church of St John the Baptist free to visit?
- Yes, The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Durrington-on-Sea, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN14 0RF.