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St Mary's Church is the largest parish church in Hertfordshire, [1] and is remarkably large for a town of the size of Hitchin — this has been cited as evidence of how Hitchin prospered from the wool trade. [1] The present church stands on the site of two previous churches and dates from the 14th and 15th centuries, [2] with its tower dating ...
Address. Churchyard. Hitchin. Hertfordshire. SG5 1HP. View map. The church mentioned in the Domesday Book was not the first here: its predecessor was an 8th century Benedictine monastery. The sturdy tower is 12th century but its massive buttresses were added after an earthquake in 1298.
HITCHIN, St. Mary (TL 185 292), HERTFORDSHIRE. (Bedrock: Upper Cretaceous, Lower Chalk.) An impressive building in Perpendicular style. and the largest parish church in Hertfordshire. This is a proud, all-embattled town church, distinguished by length rather than height (as seen above in the view from the southeast), for the tower is a broad ...
The present church dates substantially from the 14th and 15th centuries. The church was originally dedicated to st Andrew, but came to be known as The Church of St Mary due to the powerful and influential Guild of our Lady founded in the 15th century.
Jan 10, 2013 · One of the county's largest churches with a low tower and fine east view across the landscaped river side. The tower is 12th/13th century, the nave 14th century with a 15th century clerestory. The north and south chapels are from the second half of the 15th century.
St Mary’s Church is one of Hitchins most famous churches. It is one of the best because it attracts people and visitors. It is about 14th and 15th Centurys old. It was founded by a mercian king called king Offa in the year 792. It is situated in the center of Hitchin where everyone can see.
St Mary’s Church is the largest parish church in Hertfordshire, and is remarkably large for a town of the size of Hitchin—this has been cited as evidence of how Hitchin prospered from the wool trade. Except when special services occur, the church is open for all visitors from 9am until 4 pm daily.
