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St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
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St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
52°54′59.78″N 1°43′34.74″W / 52.9166056°N 1.7263167°W / 52.9166056; -1.7263167
Location Boylestone
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St John the Baptist
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Administration
Parish Boylestone
Deanery Longford
Archdeaconry Derby
Diocese Diocese of Derby
Province Province of York

St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone is an old parish church in Boylestone, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is a very important historical building. It has a special heritage status called Grade II* listed, which means it's a particularly important building.

History of the Church

When Was the Church Built?

This church is really old! It was first built way back in the early 14th century. That means it's over 700 years old! Imagine all the history it has seen.

How Was the Church Changed?

Over time, old buildings sometimes need repairs or updates. St John the Baptist's Church was restored by a person named Henry Duesbury. During this restoration, a new tower was added to the church. The church was then reopened on Whit Tuesday in 1844.

What Is a Parish Church?

A parish church serves a local area, called a parish. St John the Baptist's Church is part of a larger group of churches. These churches work together in a joint parish.

Churches in the Joint Parish

The churches that are part of this joint parish include:

More About Historic Buildings

If you're interested in other important old buildings, you can check out these lists:

  • Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
  • Listed buildings in Boylestone
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