All
Saints church is situated in the beautiful village of Datchworth, in the
Hertfordshire countryside close to Stevenage and Knebworth.
Originally
dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, it is situated on a piece of ground
formerly owned by the Abbey of Westminster. The ground was surrounded by a
moat, which may still be traced, and contained north of the church, the
Manor of Datchworth. The possession of the land was confirmed to the Church
of Westminster by a charter of King Edward the Confessor. There was thus, in
all probability, a church on this site before the Norman Conquest.
More details may be found at the
All Saints
website.
Click here for information about our other
partner church, St Paul Evenwood
Originally
dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, it is situated on a piece of ground
formerly owned by the Abbey of Westminster. The ground was surrounded by a
moat, which may still be traced, and contained north of the church, the
Manor of Datchworth. The possession of the land was confirmed to the Church
of Westminster by a charter of King Edward the Confessor. There was thus, in
all probability, a church on this site before the Norman Conquest.
