St Lawrence Church, Chobham, Surrey, UK. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

St Lawrence Church, on the High Street in Chobham, is mostly of Norman construction, its earliest parts dating from about 1080 AD. It is probable that a Saxon place of worship stood on this spot before the current church. Often the Normans built their churches on the site of existing Saxon churches, after their conquest of England in 1066 AD.

"It is the oldest church in the borough of Surrey Heath and a Grade 1 listed building, dedicated to St Lawrence, who was martyred for his faith in Rome in 258.

Until 1215 the dead of the village were carried the seven miles to Chertsey Abbey, whose priests at that time conducted the services
in the church. At that date Thomas of Chobham, petitioned the Pope for a burial ground by the church.

The first Vicar of Chobham was William Dagelynggesworth, who was appointed in 1324. The list of his successors can be found in the porch.

The Norman church probably finished at the present chancel step. Over the centuries the church has expanded in both northerly and easterly directions. Many generations have added elements of great beauty right down to our own times." Text Source: (visit link)

Service Times.
8.00am - Holy Communion at St Lawrence (Traditional language).
10.00am - Parish Communion at St Lawrence (Modern language) followed by coffee in the Church Hall.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1080 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England - Anglican. If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: St Lawrence Church, High Street, Chobham, GU24 8AA Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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