St Laurence's Church, Winslow Explained

St Laurence's Church, Winslow
Other Name:Parish Church of St Laurence
Location:High Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3AB
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Status:Active
Functional Status:Parish church
Heritage Designation:Grade II*
Parish:Winslow
Deanery:Claydon
Archdeaconry:Archdeaconry of Buckingham
Episcopalarea:Buckingham Episcopal Area
Diocese:Diocese of Oxford
Rector:The Revd Andrew Lightbown
Director:Derry French
Warden:Chris Ryalls and Jo Anderson

St Laurence's Church is a Church of England parish church in Winslow, Buckinghamshire. It is a grade II* listed building.

History

The earliest parts of the church dates to the 14th century. It was altered and extended in the late 15th century. It was restored from 1884 to 1889.

On 19 August 1959, the church was designated a grade II* listed building.

Present day

St Laurence's Church is part of the Benefice of Winslow with Great Horwood and Addington in the Archdeaconry of Buckingham of the Diocese of Oxford.[1] [2] The church is a corporate member of the Prayer Book Society.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: St Laurence, Winslow. A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. 16 July 2017. 1 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Welcome to our Benefice Profile. Diocese of Oxford. 16 July 2017. pdf. September 2014.
  3. Web site: Prayer Book Society. Winslow Benefice. 26 December 2017.