St John the Baptist
Kings Caple, Herefordshire
Caple means chapel, and the king's part of the name suggests that the people of this area owed direct allegiance to the Crown.
Opening times
Open during daylight hours.
Address
Hoarwithy
Herefordshire
HR2 6QH
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51.9604284, -2.6614056
But there it is, a campanile, colonnades and apse, and interior to match, with four enormous marble columns leading the eye to the east end with its golden mosaic of Christ in Glory.
The architect was JP Seddon, who created this remarkable building between 1874 and 1903 at the request of the then vicar, who did not like the chapel that stood there at the time.
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Social heritage stories
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Glorious furnishings
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Captivating architecture
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Walkers & cyclists welcome
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Space to secure your bike
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Parking within 250m
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On street parking at church
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Level access to the main areas
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Dog friendly
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Accessible toilets nearby
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Church of England
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Repair Grant, £15,000, 2012
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Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.