The parish Church of St Lawrence dates mainly from the 15th century. It is built largely of pink or grey limestone combined with other local limestones and sandstones. These were used during a major restoration in 1864–1865 by Foster and Wood of Bristol, made necessary after the church was struck by lightning in 1791. This caused cracks to open in the tower which was then reinforced with iron bands. However over the next 60 years the church began to fall apart, prompting the restoration.
The windows of the church are in the perpendicular style, while the modest tower has a peal of six bells; the oldest of which were cast in the 17th Century. The intricately carved stone pulpit came from Woodspring Priory in 1536 following the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The church has been designated as a Grade II* listed building
The 15th century village cross stands on an area of grass opposite the parish church, raised up on five ascending octagonal stone platforms. The crosshead was destroyed during the time of the English Civil War. It is a Grade II* listed building and scheduled ancient monument.
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