St Mary's Church, Welwyn facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St. Mary's Church, Welwyn
An image of the church, as taken in 2006.
OS grid reference	TL230162
Location	Welwyn, Hertfordshire
Country	United Kingdom
Language(s)	English
Denomination	Anglican
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade II
Designated	24 January 1967
Administration
Parish	Welwyn
Diocese	St. Albans

St. Mary's Church is a Church of England church. It is found in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom. The church is located north of the River Mimram. It is also part of the Welwyn conservation area, which means the area is protected for its special history and looks. The church building itself is a grade II listed building, meaning it's an important historical structure.

History of St. Mary's Church

The main parts of the church, called the chancel (the area near the altar) and the nave (the main seating area), were built in the 1200s. It's thought they were built on the spot where an older Saxon chapel once stood.

Changes Over the Years

• In 1662, the nave was changed to include a side aisle. The church's tower was also rebuilt around this time.
• Between 1867 and 1870, the church got bigger. New parts were added, like a room for the organ, a vestry (where clergy prepare), and a choir aisle.
• The tower you see today was built in 1910.
• The church house, which is on what used to be the northern part of the churchyard, was built in 2007.

Visiting St. Mary's Church

As of November 2020, St. Mary's Church is open every day for people to visit.