St John the Baptist, Royston

History of St John the Baptist

Listed Building

Originally church of Augustinian Priory, founded second half C12, converted to parish church after the Dissolution. C13 nave and aisles, C16 west tower, C19 chancel and east end of south aisle. Nave re-roofed early C16. C15 carved stone figures of St Thomas Becket and Madonna and Child. Richly carved C15 wood pulpit and lectern.

Interior view of a stone church with light-colored arches, a wooden beamed ceiling, and rows of chairs facing the altar.

St John the Baptist, Royston (RGL2025)

Ornate dark wood pulpit featuring openwork Gothic arches and circular floral carvings standing on a low stone plinth.

St John the Baptist, Royston (RGL2025)

Three dark metal memorial plaques with white engraved Gothic script mounted horizontally on a light-colored church wall.

St John the Baptist, Royston (RGL2025)

A stained-glass window shows a winged figure in Roman-style armor holding a spear over a coiled green dragon-like creature.

St John the Baptist, Royston (RGL2025)

Stained glass showing a haloed figure in blue robes gazing at a haloed infant in a manger, with an ox head in the background.

St John the Baptist, Royston (RGL2025)

Stone effigy of a recumbent figure in medieval armour lying on a rectangular plinth with hands clasped in front of the chest.

St John the Baptist, Royston (RGL2025)

Stone arches and white walls inside St John the Baptist church, with timber-beamed ceilings and wall-mounted light fixtures.

St John the Baptist, Royston (RGL2025)

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