St John the Baptist Church is a parish church in the Church of England located in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It is the largest church in the town.
History Records of a church on this site date back to at least 1114 when records from Nostell Priory, Wakefield show that King Henry I granted the "Church at Cnaresburgh" to the canons at Nostell. The church was originally dedicated to St Mary but was changed to its current name in the 16th century following reform after the English reformation. The bells were hung in 1774.
On 5 February 1952 the church was designated a grade I listed building.
Clock The current clock was built by Potts of Leeds at a cost of £164 () and set going in April 1884.
Present day The church is located off Church Lane close to the North bank of the River Nidd. The church was the seat of the suffragan Bishop of Knaresborough.
The parish of Knaresborough is part of the Archdeaconry of Richmond and Craven in the Diocese of Leeds.
See also Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire (district) Listed buildings in Knaresborough
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External links
Parish website