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.
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 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.
Vicarage...19 Spalding Road, Pinchbeck. Tel: 01775 710904
Church wardens...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 the noticeboard outside the church for special services (Christmas, Easter etc)
Church Magazine...Jean Bratley Email: stlaurencemag@googlemail.com
St Laurence Church on The Glen Group