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Although there is mention of a church in Barnby Dun in the Domesday Book, the present building is mainly 14th century, although the tower is 13th century.

The earliest mention of a church on this site is in Domesday where it is listed as belonging to the Bishop of Bayeux.

We are St Andrew's, Thornhill Square and Church on the Corner, two churches (one with a gorgeous garden) at the heart of a very diverse, thriving urban community which is reflected in our congregations, who are also busy, active and very welcoming.

Visitors to Holy Rood are often caught quite unawares by their first sight of the interior where a wealth of brick, marble and wood, convey a sense of splendour and dignity, in direct contrast to the exterior which is plain and almost unadorned.

The church was built in 1825, with seating for 350 people, a schoolroom and classrooms that were opened later, in 1852. It was built as an impressive town centre Congregational Chapel.

The church is a Grade II listed building and the people of Barnsley have worshipped here for over 100 years.

St Mary's is the civic church of Barnsley and provides a place of worship, peace and quiet in the town centre.

Our beautiful church is known as Barnsley’s 'hidden gem' (as described by John Betjeman).

A small stone church, St Mary's stands alone on the main road into the village.