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St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone

Coordinates: 52°54′59.78″N 1°43′34.74″W / 52.9166056°N 1.7263167°W / 52.9166056; -1.7263167
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St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
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52°54′59.78″N 1°43′34.74″W / 52.9166056°N 1.7263167°W / 52.9166056; -1.7263167
LocationBoylestone
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt John the Baptist
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed[1]
Administration
ProvinceProvince of York
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ArchdeaconryDerby
DeaneryLongford
ParishBoylestone

St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Boylestone, Derbyshire.

History

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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

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The church is in a joint parish with

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II*) (1109778)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Re-opening of Boylstone Church". Derby Mercury. Derby. 12 June 1844. Retrieved 24 August 2015.