Listed Building record MDO3793 - St Lawrence's church, Farnham
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Summary
The Parish church of St Lawrence, near the east boundary of the parish. The walls are of flint, greensand ashlar, of square rubble, and of ashlar banded and chequered with knapped flint. The roof is of tile and slate. The nave is probably 12th century and the south tower, incorporating a porch, is late 15th or early 16th century. The north aisle was added in 1835 and the chancel and north vestry in 1886.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Additional reference. <3>
Parish Church. Nave probably C12 origin, south tower late C15 or early C16, north aisle 1835 and chancel and north vestry 1886. Grade II* (See list for details). <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 17-18.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 202-3.
- <4> SDO17732 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: North Dorset District. 6.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209795.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 9578 1505 (18m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91NE |
| Civil Parish | Farnham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 016 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 NE 34
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209795
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Farnham 1
Record last edited
Sep 7 2022 11:35AM