Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol, Medieval church in Bristol, England
The Church of St John the Baptist stands incorporated into Bristol's city walls, featuring a tower above St John's Gate and a vaulted underground crypt.
Walter Frampton, three-time mayor of Bristol, founded this religious building in 1350, with his ornate monument still preserved inside the chancel.
The interior contains carved oak nave pews from 1621, a 15th-century pulpit, and numerous monuments representing Bristol's mercantile heritage through detailed sculptures.
Visitors can access the church on Wednesdays and Saturdays through volunteer-guided tours, while the upper church and crypt remain available for event rentals.
A medieval water conduit system from Brandon Hill, installed in 1374, continues to function through a fountain that once reportedly dispensed wine during elections.
Location: City of Bristol
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 51.45580,-2.59528
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:39
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