Church of St John the Baptist, Newport

formerly in: Monmouthshire


Diocese of Monmouth     (formerly: Llandaff)

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Church (Anglican)

Church built 1898-1900 by F. R. Kempson of Llandaff, but west tower never built. The church suffered a disastrous fire in 1955, although many of the fittings survived.

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People associated with this site
   as architect: F. R. Kempson


Works at this site:
  Font Font
about 1900
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
west end of the nave
  Virgin and Child Virgin and Child
artist: Allan R. Henderson
1933
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
south aisle, at the entrance to Lady Chapel
  St John the Baptist St John the Baptist
1949
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
north aisle
  The Crucifixion with Longinus and Saints The Crucifixion with Longinus and Saints
firm/studio: C.E. Kempe & Co Ltd
1920
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
south wall of the south aisle
  Christ with St Mary Magdalene and St Thomas Christ with St Mary Magdalene and St Thomas
firm/studio: C.E. Kempe & Co Ltd
about 1930
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
south wall of the south aisle
  St Stephen with St Paul and St John the Evangelist St Stephen with St Paul and St John the Evangelist
firm/studio: C.E. Kempe & Co Ltd
1924
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
north wall of the north aisle
  Christ with St George and St Michael Christ with St George and St Michael
designer: Ninian Comper
1902
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
south wall of the south aisle
  Virgin and Child with John the Baptist and the Baptism of Christ Virgin and Child with John the Baptist and the Baptism of Christ
artist: Colin Jones
1957
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
east wall of the chancel
  The Crucifixion with Saints and Angels The Crucifixion with Saints and Angels
firm/studio: C.E. Kempe
1907
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
east wall of the chancel
  Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth, St John the Baptist and Zacharias Virgin and Child with St Elizabeth, St John the Baptist and Zacharias
artist: Thomas Erat Harrison
about 1910
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
east wall of the south aisle (Lady Chapel)



N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.

Site OS Grid Ref: ST29948773



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Other sites at Newport, Monmouthshire
Church of St Matthew
Church of St Patrick
Llanthewy Road Baptist Church
St Woolos Cathedral

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