Church of St John the Baptist, Biddisham
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| Location | Biddisham, Somerset, England |
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| Area | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St John The Baptist | |
| Designated | 9 February 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1059138 |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Churchyard Cross, in the churchyard, 5 metres south of south porch, Church of St John th Baptist | |
| Designated | 9 February 1961 [1] |
| Reference no. | 1173427 |
The Anglican Church of St John The Baptist in Biddisham within the parish of Badgeworth, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[2]
History
Following its original construction in the 13th century, on the site of an earlier two-cell church,[3] parts of the church were rebuilt in the `15th. It underwent extensive Victorian restoration around 1860.[2]
The Crook Peak parish and benefice are within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture
The stone church has a two-bay chancel and nave. The two-stage tower has a parapet.[2]
The interior has a 12th century rectangular font.[2] It has a scalloped bowl lined with lead.[5]
The churchyard cross which dates from the late 14th century is also Grade II* listed. The original two-step base and part of the polygonal shaft are still present, however the head of the cross is missing.[1]
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