Historic churches · West Midlands
St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe
St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe — church in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saunderton · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1751. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6472°, -0.8056°.
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Heritage listing
St Lawrence Church is a Church of England church in the parish of West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. It sits on top of West Wycombe Hill in a prominent position overlooking the West Wycombe Road, and surrounding villages. West Wycombe Hill is managed by the National Trust, although the church and graveyard are owned by the Church of England. The church resides in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. St Lawrence Church and the mausoleum both occupy similar positions on top of West Wycombe Hill, and the Church tower is visible for many miles around.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Lawrence Church is a Church of England church in the parish of West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. It sits on top of West Wycombe Hill in a prominent position overlooking the West Wycombe Road, and surrounding villages. West Wycombe Hill is managed by the National Trust, although the church and graveyard are owned by the Church of England. The church resides in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. St Lawrence Church and the mausoleum both occupy similar positions on top of West Wycombe Hill, and the Church tower is visible for many miles around. The top of the tower is the highest point in the Southern Chilterns and on a clear day, it is possible to see West London.
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Background
History
The medieval church served the lost medieval village of Haveringdon, and of this building, the 14th-century chancel and tower remain, though heavily remodeled. The Grade I listed church was gradually rebuilt in its current form by Sir Francis Dashwood, 1st Baronet and Baron Le Despenser. In the 1750s the medieval west tower was raised to make it an eye-catcher from West Wycombe Estate, West Wycombe House, and also from the West Wycombe road as one exits towards the West. It was topped by a great golden ball, possibly inspired by the Dogana, Venice. The ball was reputed to be a meeting place for the Hellfire Club – it could seat 10, and was described by the author John Wilkes as “the best…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6472, -0.8056
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- West Wycombe
- Postcode
- HP14 3AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Established
- 1751
- Nearest railway station
- Saunderton — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.westwycombevillage.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593951 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Lawrence West Wycombe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe?
- St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP14 3AP), in the parish of West Wycombe.
- When was St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe built?
- Built or established in 1751.
- Is St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe a listed building?
- St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe a protected site?
- Yes — St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe free to visit?
- Yes, St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Lawrence's Church, West Wycombe?
- The nearest railway station is Saunderton, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP14 3AP.