Church of St Lawrence, Priddy

The Church of St Lawrence is a church building in Priddy featuring a three-stage west tower with diagonal buttresses, a nave, chancel, north aisle, and both north and south transepts. The structure remains in use as an active parish church serving the surrounding communities.

The church was built in 1201 and originally served the local community with a basic structure. Between 1881 and 1888, major restoration work took place to repair structural damage and ensure the building's survival.

The church houses a collection of medieval objects, including a silver gilt chalice from 1573 and a 15th-century altar frontal decorated with iris patterns on Italian brocade. These treasures remain part of the community's religious practice and are displayed during special services.

The building operates as an active parish church and may have limited access on weekdays. Visitors should check service times or contact the church in advance to confirm when they can visit the interior and see the historic features.

The churchyard is circular in shape, predating the current building and suggesting earlier religious use of the site. What started with three original bells was expanded to five in 1997, doubling the sound and complexity of the bell-ringing tradition.

Location: Priddy

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 51.25966,-2.67740

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01