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St Lawrence is now part of Ventnor though greatly its senior, for Ventnor
is modern and St Lawrence had its church in the 13th century. Ventnor itself
has a group of modern churches, and St Lawrence also has a 19th century
church with a 17th century altar-piece and a chest of 1612. Its old church,
before the addition of its chancel in 1830, was only 25 feet long by 11 feet
wide, among the smallest in England. It has a big 15th century font, a 13th
century piscina niche, a sturdy movable stoup about 500 years old, and over
the doorway a row of 18th century hat pegs. There is a lovely view from the
churchyard.
Text courtesy of:
Southern Life (UK)
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