Church of St Lawrence, Caversfield - Cherwell
Saxon, possibly C10, base to the west tower and bell stage rebuilt in the C13 with a saddleback roof covered in plain clay tiles. Late C12 rebuilding of the chancel and nave; the chancel being remodelled in the C13. Henry Woodyer, in 1874, rebuilt the aisles, restored the chancel and added the north vestry. The nave and aisle roofs are very steep; covered in thin, stone slates. Water ingress occurring and repairs are needed. An application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Grants for Places of Worship scheme in 2017 was unsuccessful.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ST LAURENCE
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1046533
- Local Planning Authority:
- Cherwell
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St Lawrence
- Street Name:
- A41
- County:
- Oxfordshire
- District / Borough:
- Cherwell
- Parish:
- Caversfield
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Banbury
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade II*
Contact Details
Rachel James 0207 973 3153
