Church of St Lawrence, Westbury-sub-Mendip explained

Church of St Lawrence
Coordinates:51.2353°N -2.7182°W
Location:Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England
Built:12th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Lawrence
Designation1 Date:22 November 1966
Designation1 Number:1178326

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]

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

Notes and References

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