The St Lawrence Chapel in Warminster is a 'peculiar', existing outside the control of the Church of England. It was originally endowed by two maiden sisters named Hewett in the early 13th century, but since 1575 it has been held in trust by twelve feoffees who are responsible for the preservation and upkeep of the chapel on behalf of the townspeople of Warminster who actually 'own' it. Saint Lawrence was martyred by the Romans, being roasted to death on a gridiron; his festival is on August 10th and the Patronal festival is held each year on the closest Sunday to this date. The chapel is in the Parish of St Denys and, on the appointment of a new vicar, the feoffees invite that person to take services. A service of Holy Communion is held each Wednesday at 10.00am. Requests for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals may be made to the chair of the feoffees.
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St Lawrence Chapel is a UK Church based in Warminster, South West England. St Lawrence Chapel is located at 2 Market Place, Warminster BA12 9AP, UK.
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