Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Taunton, TA4 1DL
Somerset - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1060324, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q26313383, 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 is a Church of England church in Taunton, Somerset. Serving a parish within the Deane Vale benefice and Bath and Wells diocese, it is recognised for its historic and architectural interest with Grade II listed status.
Christian worship was established on the site by the 1160s, and an earlier church may have stood there. The medieval tower, dating to the thirteenth century, is the principal surviving element of that building. Edward Ashworth oversaw an extensive reconstruction in 1841, renewing most of the structure and its chancel, while a vestry followed later in the Victorian period. Red sandstone walls are covered by a slate roof, and the plan includes a two-bay nave. Diagonal supports reinforce the tower, which rises through three levels. Five bells were remade in 1898, with the earliest predecessor dating from 1657. An ancient churchyard cross has an eight-sided base, a narrowing shaft and a male figure carved into the stone.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St John the Baptist?⌄
St John the Baptist in Taunton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St John the Baptist building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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