St Mary Magdalene Church, Hart Explained

Denomination:Church of England
St Mary Magdalene Church
Coordinates:54.7088°N -1.2713°W
Country:England
Founded Date:675 AD
Dedication:Mary Magdalene
Architectural Type:Anglo-Saxon
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.[1] 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.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Us. hartchurch.org.uk. 31 August 2019.
  2. Book: Chrystal, Paul. Hartlepool Through the Ages. Amberley Publishing Limited. 2014. 9781445640778.