The Church of St Lawrence in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of St Lawrence | |
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| Location | Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°14′07″N 2°43′06″W / 51.2353°N 2.7182°W |
| Built | 12th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Lawrence |
| Designated | 22 November 1966[1] |
| Reference no. | 1178326 |
  Location of Church of St Lawrence in Somerset | |
History
editThe church was built in the 12th century and then changed in the 13th and 15th centuries before a major Victorian restoration in 1887, when the tower was completely rebuilt.[1]
In 2012 a small kitchen was installed in the church.[2] Also in 2012 an antique table and chest were stolen from the church.[3]
The benefice of Westbury-sub-Mendip with Easton is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[4]
Architecture
editThe stone building consists of a nave and chancel each of three bays, with an aisle, transept and porch on the south side. The organ chamber and vestry are on the north. The two-stage unbuttressed west tower has a small perpendicular stair turret.[1]
Some of the fitting inside the church are from the 13th century including the piscina and font.[1]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b c d e "Church of St Lawrence". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "St Lawrence Church". D'Ovidio Bros. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Thieves raid Somerset church". ITV news. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "St Lawrence". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 2 December 2017.