Church of St John the Baptist, Cirencester
| Church of St. John Baptist, Cirencester | |
|---|---|
Church of St. John Baptist, Cirencester | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | High Church |
| Website | www.cirenparish.co.uk/ |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Parish | Cirencester |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | Rev'd Canon Graham Morris |
| Curate(s) | Rev Julian Wilson |
| Laity | |
| Organist/Director of music | Thomas Hawkes |
The Church of St. John Baptist, Cirencester is a parish church in the Church of England in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
The building reflects architectural styles since the 12th century. The chancel and attached chapel represent the oldest part with the nave having been rebuilt twice and the tower added in the 15th century. The south porch was built by Cirencester Abbey around 1480 and only connected to the church in the 18th century.
It is built of Cotswold stone and is one of the "largest parish churches in England". It contains various tombs and monuments with some fragments of medieval stained glass and wall paintings.