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:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA
Contact Details
Cristina Gardiner 0121 625 6850
