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St Mary's is most famous for carvings from a church or churches that stood on this site going back to Saxon times, found throughout the church, mounted into the fabric of the walls.

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.

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.

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

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The historic Georgian town of Holt is the focal point for a large rural area and is a busy and bustling former market town, attracting many visitors and tourists.

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

This delightful 12th century church is home to a magnificent 5 order Norman arched doorway and an internationally recognised 850 year old 'viking' wooden door.

'St John’s is clearly well cared for and well maintained; all concerned are to be commended for their care of one of the region’s most important historic buildings'.

St Mary Magdalene, Geddington is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Northamptonshire, with its Saxon Nave, Eleanor Cross (over the road), Early Norman, Late Norman, Medieval and Victorian improvements.