Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Laurence
In or near West Rainton.
Church of St Laurence — church in Pittington, County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 5.9 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Laurence is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Pittington, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7860°, -1.4902°.
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Place summary
The Church of St Laurence is a Grade I listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7860, -1.4902
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Pittington
- Postcode
- DH6 1AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529939 (CC0)
- commons: St Laurence Church at Hallgarth (geograph 2640304).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Laurence?
- Church of St Laurence is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 1AB), in the parish of Pittington.
- What is Church of St Laurence?
- Church of St Laurence — church in Pittington, County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Laurence?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 1AB.
- When was Church of St Laurence built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Laurence a listed building?
- Church of St Laurence is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Laurence free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Laurence is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Laurence?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 1AB.