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St John the Baptist
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General information
Town or city Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°29′42″N 2°31′16″W / 51.495012°N 2.521217°W / 51.495012; -2.521217
Completed 1834

St John the Baptist is a church located in the Frenchay area of Bristol, England. It is a special building with a long history.

About St John's Church

This church is an important landmark in Frenchay. It has been a place of worship for many years. The church is known for its interesting design and its peaceful churchyard.

Building History

The main part of St John the Baptist church was finished in 1834. A person named Henry Rumley helped build the church's foundations. Later, in 1887, more work was done on the vestry. This is a room in the church used by the clergy. A local architect, William Larkins Bernard, completed this part of the building.

Special Features

The church has a large, strong tower. This tower has a low, castle-like top called a battlement. A tall, thin spire rises from the tower. It can be seen overlooking the common area nearby.

What is a Listed Building?

St John the Baptist church is a "Grade II listed building". This means it is a building of special historical interest. English Heritage protects these buildings. They want to make sure these important places are kept safe for the future. Grade II means it is a building of national importance.

War Graves at the Church

The churchyard is a quiet place where people are buried. It also contains special war graves. These are the graves of soldiers who died serving their country. There are six graves from World War I and three from World War II.

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