St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal

The church is thought to have been founded by the Celtic Saint Ridol (or Ryddol) and re-dedicated to St John the Baptist in the Norman period. The present building dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. During the 20th century the chancel and vestry were restored. St John's has been described as "one of the most isolated churches in Herefordshire". It lies a few hundred yards from the river.

The exterior of the church has been rendered. Its plan is simple, consisting of a nave and a chancel, with a north porch, which was previously a vestry. In the north wall of the nave is a Norman round-headed window from the 12th century, and a window from the 13th century with a trefoil head. There are two windows similar to the latter in the south wall. In the south wall of the chancel is a large four-light window. The east window has two lights, with a circular window above. Inside the church is a 17th-century panelled pulpit, and a brass chandelier which was donated by Ivor Bulmer-Thomas. The font is a simple bowl on a narrow pedestal dating from the Norman period. It is decorated with a…