A Grade II listed Victorian church consecrated in 1874, St John the Evangelist stands as a testament to nineteenth-century religious architecture in Hertfordshire.
At a glance
St John’s Church is a listed Anglican place of worship in Boxmoor, Hertfordshire. The church occupies land acquired from the Box Moor Trust, a historic local institution. Its Grade II listing recognises the building’s architectural and historical merit within England’s heritage framework.
History
The church was established during the Victorian era, a period of rapid church construction across Britain. St John the Evangelist was formally consecrated in 1874, with its site purchased from the Box Moor Trust, a significant local landowner with deep roots in the Boxmoor community.
What you see
The church’s architectural character reflects Victorian ecclesiastical design conventions of the period. As a Grade II listed building, it retains features of historical and architectural significance that merit preservation under English heritage protection.
Cultural significance
St John’s represents the expansion of Anglican worship during the nineteenth century. The church remains an active community landmark in Dacorum, serving both as a place of worship and as a visible record of Victorian-era religious commitment in Hertfordshire.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- Local authority: Dacorum
- Consecrated: 1874
- Grade II listed status
- Coordinates: 51.744472, -0.478778
Practical information & getting there
St John’s Church is located in Boxmoor, Hertfordshire. For visiting information, opening hours, and current service times, contact the church directly or consult the Church of England’s national directory.
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