Historic churches · South East England
St Laurence's Church, Reading
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St Laurence's Church, Reading — church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
St Laurence's Church in Reading is located at postcode RG1 1DA and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Reading, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Laurence's Church, Reading is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4566°, -0.9694°.
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Heritage listing
St Laurence's Church is a Church of England mission and former parish church in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated alongside the site of Reading Abbey, formerly bounded by the main Compter Gate to the south and the Hospitium of St John to the north. What was once the private chapel of the latter institution still remains in the north aisle. The church is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Laurence's Church in Reading is a multi-generational church that welcomes both locals and visitors. It aims to engage young people and foster a sense of community and faith.
From the Wikipedia article
St Laurence's Church is a Church of England mission and former parish church in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated alongside the site of Reading Abbey, formerly bounded by the main Compter Gate to the south and the Hospitium of St John to the north. What was once the private chapel of the latter institution still remains in the north aisle. The church is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
St Laurence's was one of the three original parish churches, along with St Mary's and St Giles', serving the medieval borough of Reading. It was built to serve the people of the eastern part of the town. Its location next to the Abbey stimulated trade in that part of the town and St Laurence's soon became surrounded by a large market place which included a pillory and stocks.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4566, -0.9694
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 1DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.stlreading.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593935 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Laurence's Church, Reading (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Laurence, Friar Street, Reading.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Laurence's Church, Reading?
- St Laurence's Church, Reading is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 1DA), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is St Laurence's Church, Reading?
- St Laurence's Church, Reading — church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Laurence's Church, Reading?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 1DA.
- When was St Laurence's Church, Reading built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Laurence's Church, Reading a listed building?
- St Laurence's Church, Reading is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Laurence's Church, Reading free to visit?
- Yes, St Laurence's Church, Reading is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Laurence's Church, Reading?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 1DA.