St Laurence’s is the historic parish church at the heart of Foxton, occupying a site with over 1,000 years of Christian worship and forming a landmark in the village landscape.
The present building dates largely from the late 12th and early 13th centuries, with substantial additions in the 14th and 15th centuries, including arcades, aisles, clerestory and tower.
Built in flint and fieldstone with limestone dressings, the church reflects successive phases of medieval development and later Victorian restoration in the 19th century.
Today it remains an active parish church with strong links to the local community, including the village school, and ongoing conservation supported by a community trust.
More infoInteresting Features
5-10 minutes walk from the station
From the London platform you can take the path across a field to reach the church, from the Cambridge platform, follow station road into the village then turn left to reach the church.
Grade I Listed
Medieval nave and chancel (C12–C13 origins)
15th Century west tower and clerestory
Surviving rood screen and parclose chapel details
Unusual early font with very shallow bowl
Find the font at the west end of the nave. It has a lead bowl and is set on top of Victorian-era supports.
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