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 special church in the Church of England. It is located in the village of Laverstoke, in Hampshire, England.
This church is found just east of Laverstoke village. It is also close to the small village of Freefolk. The church was built in 1896. A famous architect named John Loughborough Pearson designed it.
About the Church Building
The church was built using flint stones. It also has special decorations made from Bath stone. On the south side of the church, there is a tall steeple. Inside this steeple, you can find a small chapel.
The Organ
St Mary's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made in 1896. It was built by a company called Wordsworth and Maskell. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
