North Hinksey : St Lawrence

Grade II* listed.


C12 origin.


Building materials consist of uncoursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings and gabled stone-slate roofs.
Features include an early C13 tower, chancel and nave.
Windows date from C13-C16 and include a C13 pointed Norman lancet to the South and a restored C14 lancet to the north. C15-C16 windows contain three and four light designs and also examples of lozenge tracery.
A C17 porch is another interesting feature with a chamfered oak frame. The south door is C12 and has zig-zag carving to a roll-moulded arch.

Interior:

C12 niche for piscina. The chancel arch was restored in C19. Other fixtures and fittings are C19 and C20. There is a C15 octagonal stone font in Decorated style.

About this church

Grade II* listed.


C12 origin.


Building materials consist of uncoursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings and gabled stone-slate roofs.
Features include an early C13 tower, chancel and nave.
Windows date from C13-C16 and include a C13 pointed Norman lancet to the South and a restored C14 lancet to the north. C15-C16 windows contain three and four light designs and also examples of lozenge tracery.
A C17 porch is another interesting feature with a chamfered oak frame. The south door is C12 and has zig-zag carving to a roll-moulded arch.

Interior:

C12 niche for piscina. The chancel arch was restored in C19. Other fixtures and fittings are C19 and C20. There is a C15 octagonal stone font in Decorated style.

Ride and Stride

Taking part: Yes

Church building will be Open

Toilet?: Nearby

Extra details: Welcome to St Lawrence. Please enjoy our little church. The nearest toilet is in the Fishes Public House, take the lane opposite the gate and it's just on the left.

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