St Mary the Virgin, Cheshunt
| St Mary the Virgin, Cheshunt | |
|---|---|
St Mary the Virgin, Cheshunt | |
| Location | Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9NB, England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Unknown (15th century); J. Clarke (1872–73 restoration); G. F. Bodley (1883–84 restoration) |
| Style | Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | St Albans |
| Archdeaconry | Hertford |
| Deanery | Cheshunt |
| Parish | Cheshunt |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Rev’d Kathryn Alford |
| Vicar(s) | Rev’d Eugene Hanshaw |
| Laity | |
| Organist(s) | Ben Lewis-Smith |
St Mary the Virgin, Cheshunt is a Church of England parish church in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England, located at Churchgate near the ruins of Cheshunt Great House. Built between 1418 and 1448 in the Gothic style, it succeeded an earlier church possibly dedicated to St John the Baptist and has been a cornerstone of the Cheshunt community for over six centuries. Designated a Grade I listed building in 1950, the church features notable architectural elements and a historic churchyard with Commonwealth War Graves and memorials, including that of Major Samuel Thorp. It remains an active parish with a growing congregation, hosting worship, community events, and historical tours.