Grade I listed · Swindon

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Swindon, first listed on 26 January 1955. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 3% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1023391
Date first listed	26 January 1955
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.68427, -1.70440 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023391

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swindon will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross	II*	12 m
Former Vicarage	II	36 m
Church Farmhouse	II*	62 m
Lynt Bridge Farmhouse	II	583 m
Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge	II	1.2 km
Lynt Old Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Middle Hill Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Lynt Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Approximately 40 Metres South East of Manor Farm	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1023391, first listed on 26 January 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Swindon, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.