St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
St John the Baptist’s Church, Boylestone is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Boylestone, Derbyshire.
| St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone | |
|---|---|
 St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone | |
| Location | Boylestone |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed[1] |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Boylestone |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
History
The church dates from the early 14th century. It was restored by Henry Duesbury when a new tower was added and reopened on Whit Tuesday 1844.[2]
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
- St Michael and All Angel's Church, Church Broughton
- All Saints' Church, Dalbury
- St Chad's Church, Longford
- Christ Church, Long Lane
- St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
- St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
- All Saints’ Church, Trusley
References
- Historic England. "Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II*) (1109778)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Re-opening of Boylstone Church". Derby Mercury. Derby. 12 June 1844. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
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