St Lawrence's Church

St Lawrence’s Church

High Street

Built in 15th century as a church with 18th century alterations, now derelict..

Grade II* listed

On English Heritage “At Risk” Register.

In Grand Union Canal & Boston Manor Conservation Area; Thames Policy.

EH Listing Description

Former church. Tower C15 altered C19; body of church 1764 by Thomas Hardwicke  (old list); south aisle and north vestry added C19; interior re-done 1889  (Pevsner p.28); 1970s restoration work. Tower of Kentish rag with ashlar  dressing; body of church of brown brick in Flemish bond with ashlar dressings;  Welsh slate roofs. 3-stage west tower; 3-bay aisled nave with 1-bay chancel,  all in one, having additional south aisle, north vestry and small sanctuary. Continue reading “St Lawrence’s Church”

St Lawrence's Vicarage

The Vicarage

138-9 High Street Built c1889 as a vicarage and since converted into residential flats. Locally listed. In Grand Union Canal & Boston Manor Conservation Area; Thames Policy Area. History Originally built as St Lawrence’s Vicarage c1889. Danger As of September 2013 under threat of demolition due to Ballymore’s development. [mapsmarker marker=”47″]     Continue reading The Vicarage