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Church of St. John the Baptist, East Markham
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Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Broad Church
History
Dedication St. John the Baptist
Specifications
Bells 8
Administration
Parish East Markham
Deanery Bassetlaw & Bawtry
Diocese Southwell and Nottingham
Province York

The Church of St. John the Baptist, East Markham is a beautiful old church. It is located in East Markham, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England.

This special building is listed as Grade I listed. This means experts believe it has outstanding architectural or historical importance. It is a very important part of England's heritage.

A Look Back in Time

This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. Imagine how many people have visited it over hundreds of years! The church was carefully repaired and updated between 1883 and 1887. This kind of work is called a "Victorian restoration." It means people in the Victorian era fixed up older buildings.

A famous architect named John Oldrid Scott led this restoration. He made sure the church kept its historic charm. It was also made safe for future generations. The beautiful East window in the church was designed by an artist named Ninian Comper.

Churches Working Together

The Church of St. John the Baptist is part of a group of parishes. These churches work together to serve their local communities. This group includes:

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