Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Retford, DN22 9NA
Nottinghamshire - Built
- 1201
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1370125, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15978787, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting 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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist stands in Clarborough, in the Retford area of Nottinghamshire. It serves as an Anglican parish church and is designated Grade I for its national heritage importance.
Clarborough had no recorded place of worship in the Domesday survey of 1086, but a church was present by 1103, when William de Lovetot granted half of its revenues. Although its origins are medieval, construction of the current church commenced in 1258. At that time, Archbishop Sewal de Bovil determined the vicar’s rights to offerings, land beside the burial ground and certain local tithes. The parish foundation followed in 1260, and the church and adjacent Manor Farm formed the heart of the settlement. James Fowler, an architect based in Louth, oversaw restoration work in 1874. The burial ground also contains an ancient yew, thought possibly to have stood for more than a millennium.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St John the Baptist?⌄
St John the Baptist in Retford belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St John the Baptist building?⌄
The building dates from 1201. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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