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

1. 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.