St Lawrence's Church, Snarford, Medieval church in Snarford, England
Description
St Lawrence's Church is a limestone church in Snarford featuring a nave, chancel with north chapel, and west tower with distinctive ogee-headed windows from the 14th century. The building combines different construction phases and shows development across multiple centuries.
History
The structure was built around 1150 and underwent significant changes in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, with each phase adding English Gothic elements. These renovations reflect the changing needs and architectural tastes of the community.
Culture
The interior displays elaborate monuments to the St Paul family, with a finely carved tomb chest of Sir Thomas St Paul and his wife as a focal point. These memorials shape the character of the space and reflect the family's importance to the area.
Practical
The location is best reached by car from the north, as the building sits just off the main road between two larger towns. It helps to check opening times in advance and wear comfortable shoes, since the surroundings are explored on foot.
Did you know?
The north chapel houses an alabaster plaque with painted details from the Tudor period commemorating Robert Rich, First Earl of Warwick. This ornate memorial shows the skilled craftsmanship of an earlier era that has been carefully maintained.
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