Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Kirk Hammerton
North Yorkshire - Built
- 1050
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1149932, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593757
Before visiting St John the Baptist church, Kirk Hammerton
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 St John the Baptist church, Kirk Hammerton
St John the Baptist church, Kirk Hammerton is a Church of England parish church in Kirk Hammerton, North Yorkshire. It belongs to the Lower Nidderdale Parish in the Diocese of Leeds and has connections with the village’s Church of England primary school. The building was designated Grade I in 1966.
The church has Anglo-Saxon origins and was first dedicated to St Quentin. Its earliest surviving section, now the Lady Chapel, is thought to date from the ninth century, while the square tower was added around 950 and remains substantially intact. Much of the early fabric uses millstone grit reclaimed from Roman Eboracum. Changes followed around 1150 and in 1834, before H. Fowler of Durham carried out a substantial enlargement in 1892. The interior combines Saxon, Norman, Early English and Victorian work, including Pre-Raphaelite decoration, stained glass by Charles Kempe, a font from Charles II’s reign, timber vaulting and two bells.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St John the Baptist church, Kirk Hammerton?⌄
St John the Baptist church, Kirk Hammerton in Kirk Hammerton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St John the Baptist church, Kirk Hammerton building?⌄
The building dates from 1050. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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