St Laurence's Church, Norwich, Medieval church in Norwich, England
St Laurence's Church features a three-stage west tower reaching 112 feet, with diagonal buttresses and an arched west door decorated with stone carvings.
The construction of this ecclesiastical building occurred between 1460 and 1472, with additional work on the tower and chancel extending into the following decades.
The interior contains a 15th-century font, medieval stained glass integrated into mosaics, and decorative Edwardian paintings of saints near the altar area.
The church stands on a steep slope requiring visitors to climb 12 steps to reach the churchyard entrance and additional steps to access the interior.
The church houses six bells, with the oldest dating from 1356, making it one of the earliest surviving church bells in the Norwich region.
Location: Norwich
Inception: 15 century
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Laurences-Church-Norwich-Norfolk
GPS coordinates: 52.63110,1.29010
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:50
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