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St Laurence Church

The church is dedicated to St Laurence, who was martyred on a grid iron over 1800 years ago. For this reason the weather vane on the top of the spire takes the form of a gilded Gridiron.

St Laurence's Church in Winter. Artist: Freeda Ward
The tower and spire really have a distinct lean, as the foundations started to sink in the soft fenland soil when the tower was built (1270 -1350).  The tip of the spire is over six feet from the perpendicular.
 
Local legend maintains that the tower bowed to a passing honest knight!

Most of the church is built in the Decorated and Perpendicular styles between 1270 and 1480, although parts date back to the early Norman period (1066 - 1130).
 
The church is one of the few in England to possess a peal of 12 bells.  This beautiful church is well worth a visit and an interesting guide is available for visitors.
 
Vicar
The Rev. Murray Harvey  The Vicarage, 19 Spalding Road, Pinchbeck 01775 725698
murray.harvey@spaldingchurches.org
 
Churchwardens
Mr Douglas Drakard  01205 461423
Miss Annette Rhodes 01775 680235
 
Sunday Services
 
8am Holy Communion   
9.15am Family Service (first Sunday of the month)
9.15am Sung Eucharist  (remaining Sundays)
See Noticeboard outside church for special services (Christmas, Easter etc)
 
Magazine Editor
Peter Hurst,  42 Reservoir Road, Surfleet Seas End
Tel: 01775 680598
Email: peterjhurst@googlemail.com
 
Mother's Union
Meet at 7.30pm at The Lodge, Park Lane on the third Wednesday of the month
Contact: Mrs Ruth Scrivener 01775 680636
 
Youth Group
Meets monthly at the Vicarage, Pinchbeck.
Contact: Vicar's PA, Heather 01775 710156
 
Mini Market
Fresh produce and cakes etc are sold in the Fraiser Room 10am to 12noon every Friday, in aid of church funds.

Bell Ringers
Contact: Miss Annette Rhodes 01775 680235
 
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