Church of St Lawrence, Westbury-sub-Mendip
{{Short description|Church in Somerset, England}}
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| location = Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England
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| built = 12th century
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| designation1 = Grade II* listed building
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| designation1_date = 22 November 1966
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The Church of St Lawrence in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.{{cite web|title=Church of St Lawrence|url=https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178326|website=National Heritage List for England|publisher=Historic England|accessdate=2 December 2017}}
History
The church was built in the 12th century and then changed in the 13th and 15th centuries before a major Victorian restoration in 1887, when the tower was completely rebuilt.
In 2012 a small kitchen was installed in the church.{{cite web|title=St Lawrence Church|url=http://www.dovidiobros.com/web/st-lawrence-church/|publisher=D'Ovidio Bros|accessdate=2 December 2017}} Also in 2012 an antique table and chest were stolen from the church.{{cite web|title=Thieves raid Somerset church|url=http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/topic/westbury-sub-mendip/|publisher=ITV news|accessdate=2 December 2017}}
The benefice of Westbury-sub-Mendip with Easton is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells.{{cite web|title=St Lawrence|url=https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10872/more-information/|website=A Church Near You|publisher=Church of England|accessdate=2 December 2017}}
Architecture
The stone building consists of a nave and chancel each of three bays, with an aisle, transept and porch on the south side. The organ chamber and vestry are on the north. The two-stage unbuttressed west tower has a small perpendicular stair turret.
Some of the fitting inside the church are from the 13th century including the piscina and font.
==See also==