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The Parish Church of St John

A Grade II Listed Building in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

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  • St John the Evangelist: much altered c12 building; north aisle c.1300, tower c.1520; enlarged 1960-2

  • St John the Evangelist: c12 original chancel, restored 1874-6

  • St John the Evangelist: John Peryent, 1415, pennon bearer & esquire to the body of Richard II, esquire to both Henry IV & Henry V

  • St John the Evangelist: Joan Peryent, 1415; chief lady in waiting to Queen Joan of Navarre

  • St John the Evangelist: swan broach from the brass of Joan Peryent, 1415: used by retainers of Henry IV in right of his first wife Mary de Bohun

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Entry Name: The Parish Church of St John

Listing Date: 29 December 1950

Last Amended: 4 November 1980

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1296517

English Heritage Legacy ID: 158247

ID on this website: 101296517

Location: St John's Church, Digswell Park, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL8

County: Hertfordshire

District: Welwyn Hatfield

Electoral Ward/Division: Sherrards

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Welwyn Garden City

Traditional County: Hertfordshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Hertfordshire

Church of England Parish: Digswell

Church of England Diocese: St.Albans

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