Description

KINGS NEWNHAM SP47NW 2/28 The remains of the Church of 06/10/60 St. Laurence (Formerly listed as The remains of Church of St. Laurence)

GV II

Shown on Ordnance Survey map as Church (remains of). Church tower and fragment of nave north wall. Late C12 origins; upper stages rebuilt, possibly in C16. Later alterations. Squared coursed limestone with red sandstone dressings. First stage has some brick patching. Old tile pyramid roof. 4 stages, with splay between each stage. North side has slit window to second stage. East side has round arch, partly of yellow brick. Nave roofline is clearly visible. Third and fourth stages have irregular quoins. Third stage has tall, narrow, chamfered 2-light mullioned window to each side, with mullion removed to east. Fourth stage has 2-light double-chamfered mullioned window to each side. Fragment of nave wall, of sandstone ashlar, is approximately 5 metres long and 1 metre high. The remainder of the church was demolished in 1797. (V.C.H.: Warwickshire, Vol.VI, p.194; Buildings of England: Warwickshire, p.328).

Listing NGR: SP4481177220

External Links

• Wikidata Q26480809

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