St Mary Magdalene Church, Hart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary Magdalene Church |
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| 54°42′32″N 1°16′17″W / 54.70881°N 1.27133°W | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Founded | 675 AD |
| Dedication | Mary Magdalene |
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| Architectural type | Anglo-Saxon |
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| Archdeaconry | Diocese of Durham |
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. The church is a Grade I listed building, with the tower dating back to the 13th century and the nave being from the 12th.
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.
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