Church of St Mary, Medieval church in Ware, England
The Church of St Mary features a cruciform plan with a chancel, transepts, and nave, constructed with flint walls and clunch dressings across its structure.
The church's origins trace back to 1250, with substantial expansions occurring in the 1390s that included the addition of clerestories and aisles during Joan of Kent's time.
The church contains an octagonal font with carvings of saints and King Richard II's head, representing medieval religious and royal connections of the period.
Located on Church Street in central Ware, the building maintains regular religious services and provides spaces for community gatherings in its 1982 north extension.
Former vicar Charles Chauncy later became President of Harvard College in America, establishing an unexpected connection between this English parish and American education.
Location: Ware
Inception: 13 century
Website: http://stmarysware.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.81200,-0.03322
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:25
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