St John the Baptist Church, Yaverland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist Church, Yaverland
50°40′11″N 01°07′58″W / 50.66972°N 1.13278°W / 50.66972; -1.13278
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Broad Church
History
Dedication	St John the Baptist
Administration
Parish	Yaverland
Diocese	Portsmouth
Province	Canterbury

St John the Baptist Church, Yaverland is a historic church found in Yaverland, a small village on the Isle of Wight in England. It is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. This church is a very old and special building.

A Look Back: The Church's History

This church is really old! It was built a long, long time ago, in the 1100s. That means it's a medieval church, from the time of knights and castles. Imagine all the history this building has seen over the centuries!

What is a Parish Church?

St John the Baptist Church is a "parish church." A parish is like a local area or community that a church serves. This church is part of a group of churches that work together in the area. These churches include:

• St John the Baptist Church, Yaverland
• St Mary's Church, Brading

The Church Organ

Inside the church, you can find a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made in 1889 by a company called William Hill. A pipe organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound by sending air through many pipes. It's often used to play music during church services.

Church Pictures