St. Mary's Church, Longnewton
Church building
It is a small stone building in the Early English style, twice rebuilt, in 1806 and in 1858, and occupying the site of a more ancient church.
There is a nave, chancel, and south aisle; north of the chancel, forming a transept, is the Londonderry mausoleum, within which is a sculptured white marble tomb of the third Marquis of Londonderry. The present building is Grade II* listed.
There was formerly a chantry in this church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Church Links
The church has links with St. Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School in Longnewton.
References
- ^ Church of St Mary, Heritage Gateway, retrieved 10 September 2010
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