St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone

St John the Baptist’s Church, Boylestone is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Boylestone, Derbyshire.

St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
LocationBoylestone
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt John the Baptist
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed[1]
Administration
ParishBoylestone
DeaneryLongford
ArchdeaconryDerby
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ProvinceProvince of York

History

The church dates from the early 14th century. It was restored by Henry Duesbury when a new tower was added and reopened on Whit Tuesday 1844.[2]

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

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References

  1. Historic England. "Church of St John the Baptist  (Grade II*) (1109778)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  2. "Re-opening of Boylstone Church". Derby Mercury. Derby. 12 June 1844. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
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