The church of St John the Baptist is a large cruciform church with a Perpendicular central tower. There are several interesting monuments outside, by the south transept, a small stone cloister of two vaulted bays shelters a decorated tomb chest, perhaps that of the founder of the church. In the north transept is another richly decorated tomb recess, with stone coffin-lids, and in the south transept a mid-19th century Gothic monument to a former rector by A. W. Pugin. At one time, above this was a window designed by Pugin and executed by William Wailes. This has since been replaced by clear glass.

A considerable amount of money has been spent recently on the restoration of the timbers and plasterwork of the medieval nave ceiling which had been ravaged by a death watch beetle infestation. The restoration of the church building is being financed by The Friends of Bishopstone Church  with help from English Heritage.  To contact the friends of Bishopstone Church click here  Friends of Bishopstone Church

There is also a stained-glass Saint with two left feet and Civil War bullet holes in the West door!

There is a separate web site with many photographs and details concerning the church (Click here).  Use your browser's 'back' button to return to Bishopstone website.

Bishopstone church in 1805