Church of St John the Baptist, Drake Road, Newport. - Isle of Wight (UA)

Spacious Gothic style church to the south of Newport town centre. It was designed by R G Wetten and mainly constructed 1835-7 of rubblestone with ashlar buttresses and turrets and Roman cement window surrounds, mouldings and corbels. Slate roof behind tall parapets. At risk due to deterioration of the historic fabric including the stonework and window surrounds.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1278820

Local Planning Authority:

Isle of Wight (UA)

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St John the Baptist

Street Name:

Drake Road

Locality:

Newport

Unitary Authority:

Isle of Wight (UA)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Isle of Wight West

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II