Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Lydeard Down Hill
Taunton, TA4 3SF
Somerset - Built
- 1350
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1176126, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5117469, OpenStreetMap, bishopslydeardbenefice.org/lydeard-st-lawrence-st-lawrence
Before visiting Church of St. Lawrence
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About Church of St. Lawrence
The Church of St. Lawrence is an Anglican parish church on Lydeard Down Hill in the Taunton area of Somerset. Dating to 1350, it remains part of a Church of England benefice serving several neighbouring parishes. Its architectural and historic importance is recognised through its Grade I listing.
The nave and chancel survive from the original fourteenth-century building. During the fifteenth century, a northern aisle, porches on both sides and a west tower of three stages were added. A restoration was carried out in 1869. Interior features include a medieval piscina and an early sixteenth-century screen. The font has been turned upside down, with a replacement basin cut into its former base, probably after damage during restoration. Outside, the churchyard contains part of a fourteenth-century cross with an octagonal red sandstone shaft, several unidentified seventeenth and eighteenth-century graves, and a Hamstone chest tomb commemorating John and Grace North.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Church of St. Lawrence?⌄
Church of St. Lawrence is at Lydeard Down Hill, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3SF.
What denomination is Church of St. Lawrence?⌄
Church of St. Lawrence in Taunton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St. Lawrence building?⌄
The building dates from 1350. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact Church of St. Lawrence?⌄
You can reach Church of St. Lawrence through its website at bishopslydeardbenefice.org/lydeard-st-lawrence-st-lawrence.
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