Church of St Lawrence, Warkworth, Grade I listed church in Warkworth, England
The Church of St Lawrence is a Grade I listed church building in Warkworth with origins reaching back to the early medieval period. The building displays features from different periods: a west tower from the early 1200s, a belfry and spire from 1350, and a south aisle from the 15th century.
A wooden structure from Anglo-Saxon times stood on this site from 737, when King Ceolwulf of Northumbria granted the land to monks from Lindisfarne. Over the following centuries, the building was repeatedly rebuilt and expanded, creating the various architectural layers visible today.
The name refers to an early Christian martyr whose veneration spread across this region. Inside, visitors notice how worshippers shaped the space over centuries, with details like a five-panel pulpit by Alfred Southwick reflecting local craftsmanship and devotion.
The best way to explore the church is to visit during daylight hours when the doors are open. Visitors can find parking within a short walk and a bus stop near the entrance.
Inside the building are medieval stone coffins positioned near where the old priest's doorway to the chancel once stood. On the exterior hangs a clock from 1875 that has marked the passage of time for more than a century.
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