Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Old Church Road
Coventry, CV6 7ED
West Midlands - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1335825, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17540475, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Laurence's
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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Laurence's
St Laurence's serves the Foleshill parish of Coventry within the Church of England. It stands beside Old Church Road, on the north-eastern side of the city centre, and continues in use as a parish church. Its architectural and historic importance is recognised through Grade II* protection.
The site may have begun with a modest chapel funded by Lady Godiva. Around 1150, that Anglo-Saxon building was succeeded by a sandstone church. Its tower dates from the fifteenth century, while the northern aisle followed in the sixteenth. A brick chancel was built in 1782 in place of its Norman sandstone predecessor, and its Palladian-style window later made way for a rose window of coloured glass. Nineteenth-century changes included the southern aisle and a vestry, with a transept and choir vestry added during the twentieth century. Wartime firebomb damage required substantial repair. Surviving fittings include a twelfth-century font, an iron-reinforced chest from the sixteenth century and three bells made by Hugh Watts of Leicester.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Laurence's?⌄
St Laurence's is at Old Church Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 7ED.
What denomination is St Laurence's?⌄
St Laurence's in Coventry belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Laurence's building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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