St John the Baptist Church, Coventry, Medieval church building in Spon Street, Coventry, England.
The building features distinct battlements, buttresses, and fourteen-century carvings depicting various creatures on its pillars and arcade arches.
Queen Isabella of France established the church in 1344, granting land to the Guild of St John for constructing a chapel with two priests.
The church maintains traditional Anglo-Catholic practices within the Church of England and houses a relic of Saint Valentine displayed during Mass services.
The structure includes bicycle storage facilities, nearby parking options, and maintains regular worship schedules under the Diocese of Coventry administration.
During the English Civil War, the church functioned as a prison for Scottish Royalist soldiers, leading to the phrase 'sent to Coventry'.
Location: Coventry
Location: Coventry
Inception: 1343
Website: http://stjohnthebaptistcoventry.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.40860,-1.51547
Latest update: March 22, 2025 01:28
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