St John the Baptist Church, Buckhurst Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist Church, Buckhurst Hill |
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St John the Baptist, Buckhurst Hill
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| 51°37′44.9″N 0°1′59.6″E / 51.629139°N 0.033222°E | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | St John the Baptist Church |
| History | |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Dedication | Saint John |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 29 May 1984 |
| Architectural type | Church |
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| Parish | Buckhurst Hill |
| Deanery | Epping Forest and Ongar |
| Archdeaconry | Harlow |
| Diocese | Chelmsford |
| Province | Canterbury |
St John the Baptist Church, often called St John's, is a Church of England church. It is located in the town of Buckhurst Hill in Essex, England. A parish church serves a specific local area, called a parish.
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History of St John's Church
Building the Church
St John's Church was first built in 1837. It started as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help people who lived far from the main parish church. It made it easier for them to attend services.
Becoming a Separate Parish
The year after it was built, in 1838, Buckhurst Hill became its own "ecclesiastical district." This is a special area for church purposes. Before this, the area was part of the much older parish of Chigwell. Buckhurst Hill officially became a completely separate parish in 1867. This meant it had its own full church and local church leadership.
Anniversary Celebrations
In June 2017, the church celebrated a very special milestone. It marked its 180th anniversary. This was a big event for the community.
