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 |
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]
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]
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 un buttressed 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]