Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Lawrence, Alton
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Church of St Lawrence, Alton — church in Alton, Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Lawrence in Alton can be reached from Alton railway station, which is 0.6 km away. Admission is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is GU34 2BY.
About
Church of St Lawrence, Alton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1001. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Alton, Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1512°, -0.9762°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Lawrence, Alton is an Anglican parish church in Alton, Hampshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is notable both for the range of its architecture and for being the site of the concluding action of the Battle of Alton during the English Civil War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Lawrence is part of a vibrant community of seven churches in Alton, offering worship and various activities for all ages. Visitors can engage in services, community events, and explore the church's role in the local area.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Lawrence, Alton is an Anglican parish church in Alton, Hampshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is notable both for the range of its architecture and for being the site of the concluding action of the Battle of Alton during the English Civil War.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Church of St Lawrence, like many older English churches, is an amalgam of styles resulting from repeated additions and extensions being made down the centuries. In the words of William Curtis:
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1512, -0.9762
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Alton
- Postcode
- GU34 2BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Phone
- 07453 590569
- Established
- 1001
- Nearest railway station
- Alton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.potr-alton.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117467 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Lawrence, Alton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Lawrence from the north-west.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Lawrence, Alton?
- Church of St Lawrence, Alton is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU34 2BY), in the parish of Alton.
- What is Church of St Lawrence, Alton?
- Church of St Lawrence, Alton — church in Alton, Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Lawrence, Alton?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU34 2BY.
- When was Church of St Lawrence, Alton built?
- Built or established in 1001.
- Is Church of St Lawrence, Alton a listed building?
- Church of St Lawrence, Alton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Lawrence, Alton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Lawrence, Alton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Lawrence, Alton?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU34 2BY.