Church of St John the Baptist, Drake Road, Newport., Newport and Carisbrooke - 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)
- Parish:
- Newport and Carisbrooke
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Isle of Wight
- 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
Contact Details
Rachel James 0207 973 3153
