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Bethel Grace Baptist, Queen Street, Hitchin

Built as a Particular Baptist chapel in 1869 and now a Grace Baptist Chapel. The interior has been subdivided.

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Walsworth Road Baptist Church, Hitchin

On the road from the station to the town centre. A large extended complex around a 19th century gothic chapel. The chapel is of 1875-76 and was designed by J. Wallis Chapman.

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Our Lady Immaculate and St Andrew, Hitchin (Roman Catholic)

North east of the town centre stands the original church of 1901, now in use as a hall having been superseded by a building of 1977. The original church is by A.E. Purdie, the replacement by Derek Goss of Hamilton Associates.

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Diocese of Westminster entry

Taking Stock entry

Holy Saviour, Hitchin

Down a side street a church by William Butterfield 1863-1865. The aisles were added in 1880-1883.

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A church near you entry

Listed building details

St Mark, Hitchin

Just of the Bedford Road on the north side of the town. Built in 1936 and subsequently extended.

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St Mary, Hitchin

One of the county’s largest churches with a low tower and fine east view across the landscaped river side. The tower is 12th/13th century, the nave 14th century with a 15th century clerestory. The north and south chapels are from the second half of the 15th century. It was restored by G.G. Scott in 1858-65 and George Pace in 1962.

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St Faith, Hitchin

A small church which is an  Anglican and Methodist Local Ecumenical Partnership formed in 1976.The church was built in 1894 and was privately owned Anglican chapel until 1931.

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