Historic churches · South East England
St Lawrence's Church, Broughton
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St Lawrence's Church, Broughton — Grade I listed church in Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caldecotte Miniature Railway · 4.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Lawrence's Church in Broughton is located at postcode MK10 7AD. The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, which is 4.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Lawrence's Church, Broughton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0522°, -0.6979°.
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Heritage listing
St Lawrence's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands on the eastern periphery of Milton Keynes, between the A4146 and (former) A5130 roads. It is listed at Grade I because of its "remarkable series" of medieval wall paintings.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Lawrence's Church in Broughton is a historic church that offers visitors a glimpse into its architectural and cultural significance. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering, reflecting the local heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
St Lawrence's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands on the eastern periphery of Milton Keynes, between the A4146 and (former) A5130 roads. It is listed at Grade I because of its "remarkable series" of medieval wall paintings.
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Background
Architecture
St Lawrence's is constructed in stone, and has lead roofs with plain parapets. Its plan consists of a nave without aisles, a south porch, a chancel, and a west tower. The tower is in three stages with diagonal buttresses and an embattled parapet. On the south side of the church are three three-light windows. To the west of the porch is a 14th-century window with reticulated tracery, and to the east of the porch are two Perpendicular windows. On the north side of the church is a staircase to the rood loft.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0522, -0.6979
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Broughton and Milton Keynes
- Postcode
- MK10 7AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes Central
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Caldecotte Miniature Railway — 4.7 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593942 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Lawrence's Church, Broughton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Lawrence Broughton - geograph.org.uk - 1692242.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Lawrence's Church, Broughton?
- St Lawrence's Church, Broughton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK10 7AD), in the parish of Broughton and Milton Keynes.
- What is St Lawrence's Church, Broughton?
- St Lawrence's Church, Broughton — Grade I listed church in Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Lawrence's Church, Broughton?
- The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK10 7AD.
- When was St Lawrence's Church, Broughton built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is St Lawrence's Church, Broughton a listed building?
- St Lawrence's Church, Broughton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Lawrence's Church, Broughton free to visit?
- Yes, St Lawrence's Church, Broughton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Lawrence's Church, Broughton?
- The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK10 7AD.