Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- 1 Fore Street
Hatfield, AL9 5AN
Hertfordshire - Built
- 1250
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1348124, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17529175, OpenStreetMap, stetheldreda.org
Before visiting St Etheldreda's Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About St Etheldreda's Church
St Etheldreda’s Church, at 1 Fore Street, is the Church of England parish church for Old Hatfield in Hertfordshire. It occupies a hilltop site beside the historic village, near Hatfield House and to the east of present-day Hatfield. Still serving as a parish church, the building is designated Grade I for its special architectural and historic importance.
The present church dates largely from the medieval period, beginning in about 1250, although the site may have supported Christian worship during Saxon times. Flint is the principal building material, and the layout follows a cross form with a tower at its western end. Further work continued into the fifteenth century, while Victorian alterations included repairs to the decorative stone patterns of the windows. Beside the chancel are the Salisbury and Brocket chapels. The former holds Cecil family burials, among them Robert Cecil’s richly detailed tomb. An effigy of an armed knight dates from roughly 1160. Eight tower bells were configured as a musical carillon in 1786, with tunes varying by weekday.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Etheldreda's Church?⌄
St Etheldreda's Church is at 1 Fore Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AN.
What denomination is St Etheldreda's Church?⌄
St Etheldreda's Church in Hatfield belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Etheldreda's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1250. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St Etheldreda's Church?⌄
You can reach St Etheldreda's Church through its website at stetheldreda.org.
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