title: Church of St John the Baptist, Billesdon
text: # Church of St John the Baptist, Billesdon
  
  The Church of St John the Baptist is a church in Billesdon, Leicestershire. It is a Grade II* listed building.
  
  ## History
  
  The church is made up of a nave, tower, chancel and north and south aisles. The north arcade dates from the 13th century and has octagonal piers. The tower was also added in the 13th century and has a spire, 2 bell openings and lucarnes. It was rebuilt in 1862 by Kirk & Parry, who later added the current south aisle and restored the church in 1864–65. The font dates from the late 12th to early 13th century.
  
  