St Laurence's Church, Bradford-on-Avon, Anglo-Saxon church in Bradford-on-Avon, England
Description
St. Laurence's Church is a narrow stone building with characteristic Anglo-Saxon architecture, marked by small windows and a notable interior height. The structure displays authentic features from this early period that make it architecturally distinct.
History
The church was built in the 1120s and may trace its origins back to Saint Aldhelm, who died in 709. This connection links the building to an early religious figure who shaped the region's spiritual life.
Culture
The carved stone angels above the original chancel arch show how people expressed their faith through religious art in the late Saxon period. These carvings tell you something about what mattered most to the community at that time.
Practical
The building is located on Church Street and can be reached on foot from the town center. It makes sense to visit in the morning or early afternoon when more light enters through the small windows.
Did you know?
Over the centuries the building served different purposes and was even an ossuary in 1715. In the 1800s it functioned as a free school for boys before being returned to its original use.
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