St Mary's Church, Luton

The church features a cruciform layout with north-south aisles, multiple chapels, and measures 53 meters in length, 17 meters in width, and 27 meters in height.

Construction of the current structure began between 1121 and 1137 under Robert, First Earl of Gloucester, replacing an earlier church built by King Athelstan around 930 AD.

The building represents architectural developments across centuries, incorporating Norman, Gothic, and medieval elements through its various construction phases and modifications.

The church maintains regular opening hours and serves as an active parish, offering religious services, educational programs, and community gatherings throughout the year.

The structure contains an octagonal font canopy from the 14th century and displays distinctive flint and stone chequer patterns across its exterior walls.

Location: Luton

Inception: 14 century

Website: https://stmarysluton.org

GPS coordinates: 51.87870,-0.41022

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:49