St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet, Medieval parish church in Chipping Barnet, England.
St John the Baptist Church is a medieval parish church standing at the corner of High Street and Wood Street, built from stone with early 15th century architectural features. The structure includes a tower, pointed arch windows, and interior spaces arranged in the traditional manner of English parish churches from that period.
The church was established in 1401, replacing an earlier chapel that stood on the site dating from 1272. This transformation reflects how the settlement grew from a smaller place of worship to a more substantial parish church serving the community.
The church serves as a gathering place for the local community, hosting weddings, baptisms, and regular worship. Its resident choir performs during services, maintaining a musical tradition that connects residents to their spiritual home.
The church is accessible during daylight hours for visits and regularly hosts services and musical performances. The best experience comes from attending during a service or special choir performance, which allows you to see the space in its intended context.
The church falls under the Diocese of St Albans rather than one of London's standard dioceses, making it an unusual case among London churches. This arrangement arose from historical boundaries that defined the region's ecclesiastical structure differently from central London.
Location: London Borough of Barnet
Inception: 15 century
Website: http://barnetparishchurch.org.uk/home.php
GPS coordinates: 51.65320,-0.20090
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43
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