Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Lawrence
In or near Hinchwick.
Church of St Lawrence — church in Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton-in-Marsh · 3.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Lawrence is located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL56 9AH. The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, which is approximately 3.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Lawrence 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 Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9908°, -1.7461°.
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Official information
Bourton House Garden is a beautifully designed garden featuring terraces, herbaceous borders, and various water features. Visitors can explore a seven-acre field with specimen trees and enjoy seasonal displays throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Anglican Church of St Lawrence at Bourton-on-the-Hill in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England, was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The nave of the church was built in the 12th century with the chancel being added in the 14th. The stone screen was installed in 1927. The parish is part of the Vale and Cotswold Edge benefice within the Diocese of Gloucester.
Architecture
The limestone building consists of the nave which has north and south aisles; chancel and north and south porches. There is a tower at the west end is supported by diagonal buttresses. The south porch includes two scratch dials. Inside the church are a 14th-century piscina and 15th century octagonal font. There are also several monuments and memorials.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9908, -1.7461
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Bourton-on-the-Hill
- Postcode
- GL56 9AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Phone
- 01386 700754
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton-in-Marsh — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525774 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Lawrence, Bourton-on-the-Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bourton-on-the-Hill Church - geograph.org.uk - 1448685.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Lawrence?
- Church of St Lawrence is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL56 9AH), in the parish of Bourton-on-the-Hill.
- What is Church of St Lawrence?
- Church of St Lawrence — church in Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Lawrence?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL56 9AH.
- When was Church of St Lawrence built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Lawrence a listed building?
- Church of St Lawrence is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Lawrence a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Lawrence is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Lawrence free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Lawrence is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Lawrence?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL56 9AH.