Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff

formerly in: Glamorgan


Diocese of Llandaff 


Church (Anglican)

Medieval (largely fifteenth century) but originally chapel-of-ease to St Mary's. Rebuilt mid-fifteenth century. Tower around 1490, restored 1976. Chancel rebuilt 1887 to the designs of John Prichard of Llandaff. Outer aisles 1889-91 by Kempson & Fowler. Chancel screen 1911.

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People associated with this site
   as architect: John Prichard
   as architect: Charles Busteed Fowler
   as architect: F. R. Kempson


Works at this site:
  Christ with the Virgin and Child, St John the Baptist, St Luke and St David Christ with the Virgin and Child, St John the Baptist, St Luke and St David
designer: Ninian Comper
1915
Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff
east wall of the chancel
  Melchizedek with Aaron, Abraham, Isaiah and Peter Melchizedek with Aaron, Abraham, Isaiah and Peter
designer: John Prichard
artist: William Goscombe John
1891
Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff
sanctuary
  The Adoration of the Magi with the Annunciation and the Visitation The Adoration of the Magi with the Annunciation and the Visitation
designer: Ninian Comper
about 1920
Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff
Chapel of the Order of St John
  Christ the Good Shepherd with St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist Christ the Good Shepherd with St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist
patron: John Patrick Crichton-Stuart
firm/studio: Lavers, Barraud & Westlake
about 1890
Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff
east wall of the Lady Chapel
  St John the Evangelist with Moses and St Paul St John the Evangelist with Moses and St Paul
1864
Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff
  St Michael with King David and St Cecilia St Michael with King David and St Cecilia
artist: Clement Skilbeck
1900
Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff
north wall of the north aisle
  Apostles and Characters from the Book of Genesis Apostles and Characters from the Book of Genesis
firm/studio: Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.
designer: William Morris
designer: Edward Coley Burne-Jones
designer: Ford Madox Brown
1869
Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff
north wall of the north aisle

Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff height=

Photo © Martin Crampin




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

Site OS Grid Ref: ST18277641



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Cardiff Castle
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Glamorgan Archives
National Museum
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