A Grade II* listed parish church in North Wales, built as a daughter church to serve the growing community of Old Colwyn.
At a glance
St John the Baptist’s Church stands on Station Road in Old Colwyn, within Conwy County Borough. As a member of the Aled Mission Area, it operates under the archdeaconry of St Asaph within the diocese of St Asaph.
History
The church was established as a daughter church of St Catherine’s Church on Abergele Road in nearby Colwyn. Its construction reflected the pastoral needs of an expanding local population in the Old Colwyn area.
What you see
The building carries Grade II* listing status from Cadw, Wales’s heritage monuments authority, recognizing its architectural and historical importance within the local landscape.
Cultural significance
St John the Baptist’s represents a significant example of ecclesiastical provision in late nineteenth- or early twentieth-century Wales, documenting the expansion of parish church networks to serve growing communities beyond established centers.
Key facts
- Location: Station Road, Old Colwyn, Conwy County Borough, Wales
- Country: United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 53.2906, −3.6974
- Listing status: Cadw Grade II*
- Ecclesiastical status: Member church, Aled Mission Area; archdeaconry of St Asaph; diocese of St Asaph
Practical information & getting there
You can find the church on Station Road in Old Colwyn. For visiting hours and services, contact the Aled Mission Area directly through the diocese of St Asaph.
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