Church of St Lawrence, Westbury-sub-Mendip

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
LocationWestbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.2353°N 2.7182°W / 51.2353; -2.7182
Built12th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name: Church of St Lawrence
Designated22 November 1966[1]
Reference no.1178326
Location of Church of St Lawrence in Somerset

History

The 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

The 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

References
  1. "Church of St Lawrence". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  2. "St Lawrence Church". D'Ovidio Bros. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  3. "Thieves raid Somerset church". ITV news. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  4. "St Lawrence". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
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