Kingston Lisle : St John the Baptist

This small rectangular Grade II listed church was built c.1200 and contains many splendid features added over the centuries.

About this church


The original church comprised a simple nave and chancel. Added to over the centuries it now contains 14th Century wall paintings depicting Peter, Paul, Herod and Salomé, stained glass and 15th-17th Century bench ends, panelling, pulpit and rood screen. During the Victorian era, the porch and bellcote were added and the vestry extended. Pevsner noted the “splendid iron hinge work c.1200” on the main door.

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