Church of St Lawrence, Stanton Prior facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Lawrence |
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| Location | Stanton Prior, Somerset, England |
| Built | 12th century |
| Governing body | Church of St. Lawrence |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 1 February 1954 |
| Reference no. | 1129527 |
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The Church of St Lawrence is an old church located in Stanton Prior, a village in Somerset, England. This church belongs to the Anglican faith, which is the main Christian church in England. While parts of the church date back to the 12th century, most of what you see today was built in the 15th century.
This historic building is very important. It has been given a special status by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a particularly important building of more than special interest.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of St Lawrence has a tall, 3-stage tower. This means the tower is built in three main sections, one on top of the other. The tower is supported by strong diagonal buttresses. These are stone supports built against the walls to help hold them up.
On the north-east corner of the tower, there is a polygonal stair turret. This is a small, many-sided tower that contains a staircase, allowing people to climb up inside the main tower.
History and Changes
In 1860, the church went through a big repair project called a Victorian restoration. During this work, builders discovered something interesting. They found that the nave (the main part of the church where people sit) and the chancel (the area near the altar) were originally the same height.
This original design had been hidden for a long time. It changed when new windows were added, the walls were made taller, and a new wooden roof was put in. These changes happened during the Perpendicular Period, which was a style of English Gothic architecture popular from the late 14th to the mid-16th century.
Church Community
The Church of St Lawrence is part of a larger group of churches. It works together with churches in nearby villages like Farmborough, Marksbury, Clutton, and Cameley. This group is part of the wider church area known as the archdeaconry of Bath.
