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Church of St John the Baptist

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Church of St John the Baptist in York, North Yorkshire
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Key facts

Denomination
Church of England
Address
York
North Yorkshire
Listed status
Grade II listed

Sources: Historic England list entry 1149283, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q26442202

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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 Church of St John the Baptist

The Church of St John the Baptist is a Church of England parish church in York, North Yorkshire. Built in 1870, it remains a place of parish worship and has held Grade II listed status since 1985.

Its design has been attributed either to George Gilbert Scott or to his son, George Gilbert Scott Jr. Limestone walls, sandstone detailing and Westmorland slate form the exterior, while the plan comprises a nave, southern porch, chancel and vestry. A buttress at the western end supports a four-opening bellcote. Inside is a font dating from the 13th century, transferred from All Saints in Helmsley. Temple Moore supplied the chancel screen and further fittings in 1898 and 1899. An uncommon hypocaust-inspired system once circulated heat beneath the floor from a coke stove, with fuel transported along a 25-foot tunnel by miniature railway. The heating was restored in 2012.

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What denomination is Church of St John the Baptist?

Church of St John the Baptist in York belongs to the Church of England tradition.

How old is the Church of St John the Baptist building?

It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.

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