Church of St John the Baptist, Yeovil, Medieval parish church in Yeovil, England
The Church of St John the Baptist features a four-stage tower rising 92 feet high with offset corner buttresses and detailed stonework grilles at bell levels.
The church construction started in 1380 under Canon Robert de Sambourne, with master mason William Wynford completing the structure in perpendicular style by 1400.
Regular activities at St John's Church include music groups, fellowship gatherings, children's programs, and prayer meetings that strengthen community connections.
The church contains fourteen bells, including the Great Bell weighing 4,992 pounds, which was recast in 2013 to enhance its musical capabilities.
The interior houses a rare English brass lectern from 1450, making it one of only four such specimens existing in the entire country.
Location: Yeovil
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 50.94221,-2.63222
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:25
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