---
title: "St John The Baptist Church, Aldford"
description: "Located in Aldford, Cheshire, England. Built 1866. Grade II. Early English style."
category: "Church"
tags: ["Church","United Kingdom","North West","England","Chester","Grade II","Church of England"]
canonical: "https://thebritishgazette.com/post/st-john-the-baptist-aldford"
pubDate: "2024-09-12T23:00:00.000Z"
dateModified: "2026-08-04T08:48:36.994Z"
location: "Aldford, Cheshire, England"
address: "Church Lane, Aldford, Chester"
postcode: "CH3 6HJ"
built: "1866"
dedications: ["John the Baptist"]
grade: "Grade II"
style: "Early English"
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---

## St John The Baptist Church, Aldford

St John the Baptist's Church is a Grade II listed building located in Aldford, Cheshire, England. 


### Overview

St John the Baptist's Church is a Grade II listed building located in Aldford, Cheshire, England. 

It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester. The church was built in 1866 by John Douglas and Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster. It features a red sandstone construction with a shingled spire and lancet windows. The interior of the church is adorned with marble pulpit and font, as well as mosaics by Salviati. 

The churchyard also contains a medieval cross, a sundial, and the remains of Aldford Castle.

### Gallery

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### Further Information

[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John_the_Baptist%27s_Church,_Aldford)