St Mary's Harefield

St Mary's Parish Church is Harefield’s oldest building, and has been its spiritual heart for centuries, despite beng sited away from the geographical centre of the village. It has been described as “the Westminster Abbey of West Middlesex” because of its wealth of monuments.

In 1100's there was a Chancel and a Nave, In 1200's the present Chancel was built; a lancet window is still visible outside in the North wall. In 1300's the present nave was built, and the front two bays of the South Aisle were added as a Chapel. In 1500's the present North Aisle and Breakspear Chapel were built and the Tower added which houses six bells, the earliest dated 1629. In 1700's a major restoration took place. The Chancel Arch was widened; the Chancel roof and East Window given their presnt style; the Chancel Stalls were erected, The Chancel floor may also have been raised at this time, and the Gallery installed.

Most recently - at the end of 2007 - we have completed a modest internal re-ordering.incorporating discrete glazed screens, the scheme has created several attractive new spaces.

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