Church of St John the Baptist, Fleet Street, Coventry - Coventry

The church of St John the Baptist is located at the head of Spon Street in the city centre. Built in the mid-C14, it was a collegiate church and is largely Perpendicular in appearance with a crossing tower, transepts, clerestories to nave and chancel and aisles. Changes of plan are visible in several places together with alterations to the fabric. The red sandstone used in its construction is of variable quality and its repair and maintenance is an on-going issue, in particular, the condition of the nave clerestory. Defective transept roof coverings will also require renewal in the future.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1342889

Local Planning Authority:

Coventry

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St John the Baptist

Street Name:

Fleet Street

Locality:

Coventry

County:

West Midlands

District / Borough:

Coventry

Parliamentary Constituency:

Coventry South

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

D

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA