St. Mary's Church, Longnewton
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| Saint Mary's | |
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| Years active | Pre 1806-Present |
| Vicar | Alan Farish |
| Curate | Dave Hammond |
| Diocese | Durham |
St. Mary's Church, Longnewton is a Church of England church in the parish of Longnewton, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside. It is part of the benefice of All Saints' Church, Preston-on-Tees.
[edit] Church Building
It is a small stone building in the Early English style, twice rebuilt, in 1806 and in 1858, and occupying the site of a more ancient church. There is a nave, chancel, and south aisle; north of the chancel, forming a transept, is the Londonderry mausoleum, within which is a sculptured white marble tomb of the third Marquis of Londonderry.
There was formerly a chantry in this church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
[edit] Childrens Work
Every Friday PowerPack, a club for primary school children is run in the parish by members of the Launch gap year team, and other helpers.
[edit] Church Links
The church has links with St. Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School in Longnewton.
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