St Cyriac's Church — Attraction in Lacock

At the eastern end of what must be one of the most picturesque streets in England stands the medieval parish church of Lacock, dedicated to St Cyriac. Cyriac was a three-year-old child executed by the Roman Governor of Cilicia in 313 AD for refusing to recant his Christian beliefs. Churches dedicated to Cyriac are common in Normandy, emphasizing Lacock's strong links to the region in the aftermath of the Norman invasion.

You enter the church through a west porch, built in the late 15th century. The porch gives access to the base of the tower, built a century earlier. At the east end of the north aisle is a double squint. One opening allowed worshippers in the aisle to view the high altar while the other gave them a view of the Lady Chapel.

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Beautiful, quiet church at the far end of a quiet street in the charming village of Lacock. Excellent covid precautions with a one-way system throughout: you go in via the usual door at the back of the church, turn right and then left up a side aisle, left and straight past the chancel steps, right and right again to pass out through a side door. Excellent mentions of God, Jesus, and why a church is a place of worship. I had not heard of St Cyriac before and found the story of his martyrdom...

Based in the unique historic Lacock village. Free entry. A great example of periods of English history and ecclesiastical architecture dating back to Norman Times. Very welcoming and you'll get a cup of tea and historic discussion if you happen to go at the right time. Follow up with a walk around the village which will take you back in history as if you were in a period film. Then have lunch in the 'Sign of the Angel ' pub (...