Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Church of St John the Baptist

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 3, 2026

1. The Church of St John the Baptist Marker

Inscription. Oliver Cromwell and eight of his children were baptised in the church which stood on this site until 1651-1660. The parish of St.John Baptist was united with that of All Saints in 1667.

Erected by Rotary Club of Huntingdon.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1651.

Location. 52° 19.915′ N, 0° 11.189′ W. Marker is in Huntingdon, England, in Cambridgeshire. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 85 High Street, Huntingdon, England PE29 3DP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Anglia.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: King Charles I (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oliver Cromwell and Huntingdon (about 180 meters away); Sebastopol Cannon (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Great Northern Railway Disaster (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); George Bower (approx. 12.8 kilometers away).

Site of the Church of St John the Baptist, with tombs of the churchyard remaining image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 3, 2026

2. Site of the Church of St John the Baptist, with tombs of the churchyard remaining

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.