St Mary's Church, Barton-upon-Humber facts for kids

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Church, from across the beck.
53°41′04″N 0°26′12″W / 53.6844°N 0.43673°W / 53.6844; -0.43673
Location	Barton-upon-Humber
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Status	Church
Founded	12th century on site of a former, probably Saxon, foundation.
Dedication	St Mary the Virgin ('All Saints' Chapel' 1115)
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade I
Designated	21 September 1966
Style	Norman, Early English

St Mary's Church is an old and important church located in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, England. It is also known as The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin. This church is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.

St Mary's Church is a Grade I Listed building. This means it is a very special building with a lot of history. It is protected so that it can be kept safe for many years to come.

Exploring St Mary's Church Design

St Mary's Church has a long history, with parts of it dating back to the 12th century. This means some sections are over 800 years old! When people studied the church, they found that its main arches might be built on the foundations of an even older structure. This older part could have been from the Saxon period, which was a very long time ago.

What Architectural Styles Can You See?

Most of the church is built in a style called Early English. This was a popular way to build churches in England between about 1189 and 1272. It is known for its tall, narrow windows and pointed arches.

The windows you see in the church today were mostly added in the 14th and 15th centuries. The glass inside these windows was put together in the 17th century. The entrance porch, where you walk in, was repaired and made new again in 1938.

Church Pictures