St Mary Magdalene Church, Hart
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.
References
- ^ "About Us". hartchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Magdalene (1249898)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ Chrystal, Paul (2014). Hartlepool Through the Ages. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781445640778.
External links
- "Hart Village Church - The Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene Hart Village Church - The Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene". hartchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2019.