Church of St Mary the Virgin, Horsell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary the Virgin |
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St Mary the Virgin, Horsell
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 Church of St Mary the Virgin
Location in Surrey
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| 51°19′21″N 0°34′16″W / 51.3226°N 0.5711°W | |
| OS grid reference | SU 99714 59154 |
| Location | Woking |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | St Mary the Virgin's website |
| History | |
| Founded | 12th-Century |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | English Gothic, Gothic Revival |
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| Parish | Parish of Horsell |
| Diocese | Guildford |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St Mary-the-Virgin in Horsell is a special church that belongs to the Anglican faith. It is part of the Diocese of Guildford, which is like a local church district. You can find it about one mile away from the centre of Woking town.
The current leader of the church is called the Vicar, and his name is Dmitry Lutsenko. This church is also very important because it is a Grade II* listed building. This means it has a special historical or architectural value and is protected.
A Look at the Church's History
The Church of St Mary-the-Virgin has a long and interesting past. Some parts of its oldest section, the west wall of the nave, might have been built way back in the middle of the 12th century. The nave is the main part of the church where people sit.
Over the years, the church has been changed and updated many times. These updates are often called "restorations." Here are some of the key changes that happened, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries:
- In 1840, a screen that separated parts of the church was removed.
- The chancel, which is the area near the altar, was replaced in 1890. At the same time, the nave and the south aisle were made longer towards the east. An aisle is a walkway along the side of the church.
- More parts were added in 1909, including the north aisle and vestries. Vestries are rooms where clergy prepare for services.
- A special area called the Holy Trinity Chapel was built in 1910.
- Finally, in 1921, a baptistry was added. This is a place used for baptisms, a Christian ceremony.
