St Mary Magdalene Church, Hart
St Mary Magdalene Church is a Church of England parish church in the village of Hart, County Durham, England. It was founded in 675 AD and is the oldest church in Hartlepool.[1] The actual church itself is a Grade I listed building, with the tower dating back to the 13th century and the nave being from the 12th.[2]
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| Country | England, UK |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Founded | 675 AD |
| Dedication | Mary Magdalene |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Anglo-Saxon |
| Administration | |
| Archdeaconry | Diocese of Durham |
History
The existence of a church on the current site can be dated as far back as 675 AD and is thought to have been a wood structure that was later replaced with stone to include a chancel and aisle-less nave.[3]
References
- "About Us". hartchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE (1249898)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- Chrystal, Paul (2014). Hartlepool Through the Ages. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781445640778.
External links
- "Hart Village Church - The Parish Church of St. Mary MagdaleneHart Village Church - The Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene". hartchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
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