Historic churches · East of England
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Wantisden, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wickham Market · 4.4 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in Suffolk, East of England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 4.4 km away. Postcode area IP12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandlings Forest SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Alde-Ore Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is located in Wantisden, Suffolk, in the East of England. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The church is situated within areas of special scientific interest (SSSI) and an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), highlighting its environmental importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1269, 1.4502
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Wantisden
- Postcode
- IP12 3PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Wickham Market — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527188 (CC0)
- commons: Wantisden - Church of St John the Baptist.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 3PG), in the parish of Wantisden.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Sandlings Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 3PG.