Church Of St Lawrence is a Grade I listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 October 1972. A Early C13 Church.

Church Of St Lawrence

WRENN ID
over-rotunda-bittern
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Wiltshire
Country
England
Date first listed
12 October 1972
Type
Church
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Church of St Lawrence is a Grade I listed building with an early 13th-century chancel, although its consecration was recorded in 1326. The nave, built in the Perpendicular style, features a 16th-century waggon roof supported by demi-angels and decorative bosses. The chancel also has a waggon roof, and the east window is in the Perpendicular style. The tower was rebuilt in 1711 by Thomas Pitt, using chequer stone and flint.

Inside, there is a reredos from around 1711 with an open segmental pediment and intricate foliage carving. The altar rails are adorned with turned balusters, and there is a round arch leading to the center of the screen. The chancel includes panelling and stalls, while a Jacobean pulpit with a fine tester and a home-glass dated 1651 adds to the interior's historical significance. A west gallery was added around 1800, and there is an octagonal Purbeck font from the 12th century. The church also features an elaborate Royal Arms from 1713 and 18th-century pews. The churchyard is notable for its fine avenue of limes leading to Marwardon Court, the old vicarage.

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  1. Stratford-sub-Castle War Memorial Grade II 23 m
  2. Forecourt wall to Marwarden Court and St Lawrence Reading Room Grade II 105 m
  3. Marwarden Court Grade II* 115 m
  4. Former Stable Block of Marwarden Court to South Grade II 132 m
  5. Prebendal House Grade II 138 m
  6. Church Close Grade II 151 m
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  8. The Cottage Grade II 285 m
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