Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Baldock, Grade I listed church in Baldock, England.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin features a lead-covered spire, flint rubble walls, and stone dressings adorned with a golden cockerel weathervane.
The Knights Templar constructed the original church around 1150, followed by a reconstruction by the Knights Hospitaller in 1330 after acquiring control.
The Norman-style octagonal font from the 12th century rests upon a circular stem surrounded by eight shafts within the church interior.
Sunday services include Holy Communion at 8:00 AM and Parish Communion at 9:30 AM, with an additional Wednesday service at 9:30 AM.
The church contains the Byrd Chalice, a silver vessel from Elizabeth I's reign, which according to records served King Charles I during his Baldock visit.
Location: North Hertfordshire
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.98970,-0.18979
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:07
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