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In 1811 the newly erected church could somehow seat 256 people plus 94 other and had a capacity congregation each Sunday.

The ancient church was built nearly one thousand years ago and, together with its historic graveyards, provides a unique home for the key moments and memories of our town.

Built to the architect Billings unique design in 1854, our church has many beautiful features.

12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I (Longshanks) lay in state in the church for ten days in 1307.

Built in 1860 to an Athony Salvin design the building replaced the earlier church dating to 1169.

Described as 'more curious than beautiful' by Nikolaus Pevsner in his book 'Buildings of England, 1954' the church is indeed full of interest and mystery.

Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.

The first church close to the river would have been on the strip of gravel which the present day church stands, there was no sea wall or river bank as we know it today.

The church was constructed in 1836, designed by noted local architect Joseph Butler.

St Ives is an early work (1868) by prolific architect Charles Hodgson Fowler, and its style is the plain 19th century reinterpretation of medieval Early English.

Open daily, offering an atmosphere of quiet reflection to all visitors, St Mary's is an ancient place of worship dating back to at least 1190.