Church of St Laurence, Blackmore, Medieval Anglican church in Blackmore, England
The Church of St Laurence features a three-stage timber bell tower with vertical weather boarding and a shingled broach spire atop the structure.
Built around 1150 as part of Blackmore Priory, the church underwent transformation in 1527 when Cardinal Wolsey dissolved the priory for educational funding purposes.
The church houses commemorative structures of the Smyth family, including an altar tomb of Thomas Smyth and his wife Margaret in the south aisle.
The building maintains regular Sunday services at 11:00 AM and operates the Serenitea Community Cafe every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Research from 2004 revealed that the timber used in the bell tower construction was felled between 1397 and 1400, making it older than initially thought.
Location: Blackmore, Hook End and Wyatts Green
Inception: 12 century
Website: http://blackmorechurch.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.69040,0.31780
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:30
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