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Population (2001 census) 4,702
Area (in vergees) 5,516
St Lawrence is a largely rural parish. Its short coast along St Aubin's Bay is part of a busy area, especially on sunny days and in the tourist season. The parish is also home to Hamptonne, a carefully restored Jersey farm complex, open to the public, and an excellent resource for educational visits.
Waterworks Valley is in St Lawrence. It was named for the reservoirs located along its length, created and used by the Waterworks Company. A walkway through the valley was one of the Millennium projects for the parish.
This aerial view looks north along the main road and shows the heart of the parish, with the church in the centre of the view, and the parish hall behind. Beyond that are the St Lawrence arsenal and the parish school. Much of the surrounding farmland remains unspoilt. St Lawrence is known for its green lanes and pleasant rural walks.
St Lawrence, Bishop of Rome, was martyred by roasting on a gridiron. His symbol is always a black gridiron, here seen on a silver shield.
The emblem is worked on a kneeler in the church.As in many other parish churches, there are kneelers incorporating the parish embelm.
The Parish Church of St Lawrence has been called the "Cathedral of Jersey" due to its size and architecture. It had been enlarged during a restoration project in the 1890s, when the height of the tower was raised, and many other alterations were made.
The Parish Hall, Arsenal and school are all close by.
The Parish Church, Hall, Arsenal and School were all built along the line of the main road. The Arsenal is now used for housing. This row of parish buildings still makes an impressive sight.
The Cross is situated at the junction of Mont Felard and Le Mont Cambrai.
The Stone was placed in Waterworks valley, near the ruins of Vicart Mill.