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Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.

Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood, historic churches in South East England

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Wootton · 4.7 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7342°, -1.3017°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is a parish church in the Church of England located in Northwood, Isle of Wight. The church is situated to the east of the main Newport to Cowes road, approximately 400m south of the village in Chawton Lane. It is a Grade I listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
  • Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is a parish church in the Church of England located in Northwood, Isle of Wight. The church is situated to the east of the main Newport to Cowes road, approximately 400m south of the village in Chawton Lane. It is a Grade I listed building.

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Background

History

The church is medieval. The mid-19th century saw extensive restoration work carried out on the church. In 1864 the wooden tower and dormer window were both swept away. The restoration was completed in 1874. Despite this restoration work, the church still retains many of its original features including a Norman arch over the south doorway and a Jacobean pulpit. Northwood's only bell was hung in 1875.

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Coordinates
50.7342, -1.3017
Parish
Northwood
Postcode
PO31 8PR
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight West
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Wootton4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood?
Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO31 8PR), in the parish of Northwood.
When was Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood a listed building?
Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood a protected site?
Yes — Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB) and the Solent & Southampton Water Ramsar wetland.
Is Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood free to visit?
Yes, Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St. John the Baptist, Northwood?
The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO31 8PR.