St Mary Magdalene Church, Hart

St Mary Magdalene Church
Map
54°42′32″N 1°16′17″W / 54.70881°N 1.27133°W / 54.70881; -1.27133
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
Founded675 AD
DedicationMary Magdalene
Architecture
Architectural typeAnglo-Saxon
Administration
ArchdeaconryDiocese 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.[2]

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

  1. ^ "About Us". hartchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Magdalene (1249898)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  3. ^ Chrystal, Paul (2014). Hartlepool Through the Ages. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781445640778.