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St Mary's Church, March
Heritage Open Day: St Mary’s church will be open to welcome visitors on the Cambridgeshire ‘Ride and Stride’ event as well as welcoming all visitors, with a chance to view items from the archive and refreshments available The church is usually closed except for services and events and this occasion gives the opportunity to view the collection of photographs and to look around this beautiful church. Refreshments are available.
St. Mary’s was one of three new parish churches built in March, following the division of Doddington Parish in 1856. The parish was formed in 1868 and the church was dedicated in 1873 at a cost of £2,500, with seating for 200 people. The building was built of stone, with chancel, nave, vestry and a western turret with one bell. St. Mary's is unusual having an apse with a south facing altar. On 1st April 2014 the church was re-dedicated after four years restoration following a fire in 2010. Worship had continued in the church hall.
St. Mary’s was one of three new parish churches built in March, following the division of Doddington Parish in 1856. The parish was formed in 1868 and the church was dedicated in 1873 at a cost of £2,500, with seating for 200 people. The building was built of stone, with chancel, nave, vestry and a western turret with one bell. St. Mary's is unusual having an apse with a south facing altar. On 1st April 2014 the church was re-dedicated after four years restoration following a fire in 2010. Worship had continued in the church hall.
Sat 14 Sep:1000-1200; Free Entry.
St Mary’s Church, Wisbech Road, Westry, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 0BA
Sat 14 September