St. Lawrence's Churchyard in Priddy, Somerset

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Coordinates: 51.25968, -2.67776
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The Anglican Church of St Lawrence (St Laurence) is situated in the beautiful circular churchyard in Priddy, Somerset, England. The churchyard predates the church, as the building dates from the 13th century, with some rebuilding in the 15th century and was restored in 1881–88 it is now a Grade I listed building.

The Church is part of the Diocese of Bath & Wells.

It was dedicated to St Lawrence on 10 August 1352. By the 19th century the church was in a bad state of repair and water was coming in through the roof and underwent extensive restoration including repairs to the tower.

The church has a nave, chancel, north aisle, north and south transepts and a south porch. It also has a medieval altar frontal, of irises on Italian brocade, 15th century, which is now preserved in a glass case. The Baptism font is Norman. The church originally had three bells and two more bells were added in the year 1997.

Priddy is situated high on the Mendip Hills above Wells in Somerset, St Laurence's Church is located next to the upper village green.