Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Finchingfield
Essex - Built
- 1170
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1122729, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17535802
Before visiting Parish Church of St John the Baptist
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
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About Parish Church of St John the Baptist
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is a Church of England parish church in Finchingfield, Essex. Dating from around 1170, it remains an important historic building and has held Grade I listed status since 1967.
Built of flint rubble with limestone and clunch detailing, the church began with a nave, chancel and west tower. Extensive alterations followed during the late thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, adding aisles, chapels and a clerestory, while Henry Stock oversaw restoration work in the nineteenth century. Norman survivals include the tower, its arch and the western entrance. The tower was heightened in the fifteenth century and later received an eighteenth-century timber lantern. Interior features include medieval screens, a fifteenth-century piscina and a font carried by carved angels. Memorials commemorate Richard Marriot, Robert Kempe, and John and Elizabeth Berners, whose brass figures are shown in prayer.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Parish Church of St John the Baptist?⌄
Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Finchingfield belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Parish Church of St John the Baptist building?⌄
The building dates from 1170. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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Services: Sunday 10:00 AM; Wednesday 7:00 PM
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