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The church of St John the Baptist was probably one of the earliest buildings in the town, but despite its ancient foundations in Norman times, only the tower survives from that period. Virtually the entire nave was rebuilt in the 1860s following a long period of dereliction.

The tower possesses a unique one-handed clock, recently restored, and houses a peal of six bells. They mostly date from the 18th century and their details and inscriptions are listed here.

  The church of St John the Baptist - Click for larger image  
 
           
Treble F 1767 4 cwt    
When you us ring we'll sweetly sing
Second E flat 1718 4½ cwt    
Abr Rudhall of Gloucester cast us all
Third D flat 1718 5 cwt    
A R Prosperity to this town and parish
Fourth C 1718 5½ cwt    
Peace and good neighbourhood
Fifth B flat   7 cwt    
I Rudhall Fect Sam'l Bright : Churchwarden
Tenor A flat   9 cwt    
I to the church the living call And to the grave do summon all

More information about the church and parish events is available at www.ridgewaychurches.org.

  The belltower - Click for larger image