Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- St. Leonards Road
Hertford, SG14 3JW
Hertfordshire - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1268717, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5117046, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Saint Leonard'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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Saint Leonard's Church
Saint Leonard's Church is a Church of England church in Bengeo, Hertford, standing on a slope above the valleys of the rivers Beane and Lea. Dating from around 1120, it is Hertford’s oldest surviving building and is listed at Grade I. The church holds Sunday worship during the summer and is also used for concerts and exhibitions.
Built mainly from flint with stone detailing and a tiled roof, the church retains a 12th-century south entrance, a 14th-century door and a later brick porch. Its uncommon apse is one of only three medieval examples in Hertfordshire. After Holy Trinity Church replaced it as Bengeo’s parish church in 1855, the building was emptied and left unused for several years. John Thomas Micklethwaite restored and refurnished it for the Gosselin family between 1884 and 1894. A timber bellcote contains one bell cast in 1636, while traces of medieval paintings were revealed during further restoration in 1938.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Leonard's Church?⌄
Saint Leonard's Church is at St. Leonards Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JW.
What denomination is Saint Leonard's Church?⌄
Saint Leonard's Church in Hertford belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Saint Leonard's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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