Church of St John the Baptist, Biddisham
# Church of St John the Baptist, Biddisham

The Anglican Church of St John The Baptist in Biddisham within the parish of Badgeworth, Somerset, England was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

## History

Following its original construction in the 13th century, on the site of an earlier two-cell church, parts of the church were rebuilt in the `15th. It underwent extensive Victorian restoration around 1860.

The Crook Peak parish and benefice are within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

## Architecture

The stone church has a two-bay chancel and nave. The two-stage tower has a parapet.

The interior has a 12th century rectangular font. It has a scalloped bowl lined with lead.

The churchyard cross which dates from the late 14th century is also Grade II* listed. The original two-step base and part of the polygonal shaft are still present, however the head of the cross is missing.

