St Mary's Church, Laverstoke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, Laverstoke |
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St Mary's Church, Laverstoke
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| 51°14′12.7″N 1°18′12″W / 51.236861°N 1.30333°W | |
| Location | Laverstoke |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | John Loughborough Pearson |
| Years built | 1896 |
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| Parish | Laverstoke with Freefolk |
| Deanery | Whitchurch |
| Archdeaconry | Winchester |
| Diocese | Diocese of Winchester |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Mary's Church, Laverstoke is a church in Laverstoke, Hampshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church serves the local community, which is called a parish.
The church is located just east of Laverstoke village. It is also close to the small village of Freefolk. The building was finished in 1896. It was designed by a famous architect named John Loughborough Pearson.
The church is built using flint stones. These are hard, grey stones often found in the area. It also has special details made from Bath stone. This is a light-colored stone used for decoration. On the south side of the church, there is a tall steeple. Inside the steeple, you can find a small chapel.
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful pipe organ. It was made in 1896 by a company called Wordsworth and Maskell. You can find more details about this organ online. Just look for the National Pipe Organ Register.
