St Margaret of Antioch, Edgware

St Margaret of Antioch is the Church of England parish church for Edgware.[1] It is located at the junction of Watling Street and Station Road.[2]

St Margaret of Antioch, Edgware
St Margaret of Antioch, Edgware
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewww.edgwareparish.org.uk/stmargarets-aboutus.htm
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II
Administration
ParishEdgware
DeaneryWest Barnet
ArchdeaconryHampstead
Episcopal areaEdmonton
DioceseLondon
Clergy
Vicar(s)Sally Baily

History

The church was first mentioned in the thirteenth century, where it was stated to be used by the Knights Hospitaller.[3] The tower dates from the fifteenth century. The remainder of the church is of red brick, and was largely rebuilt in 1764 and again in 1845.[2]

It has been a Grade II listed building since 1950.[4]

The Church also had a strong connection with the 2nd Edgware Scouts. The Group, which was formed in 1929, formerly had the title of "St. Margaret's" until the Group ceased to be sponsored by the Church in 1971, however the involvement between church and Scouts continued as did Church Parades.

References

  1. The Parish Church of St Margaret of Antioch. Edgware Parish. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  2. Weinreb, Ben and Hibbert, Christopher (1992). The London Encyclopaedia (reprint ed.). Macmillan. p. 260.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link) Consulted 4 September 2016.
  3. "Saint Margaret Edgware - Station Road, Barnet". Aim 25. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  4. "Parish Church of St Margaret". Historic England. Retrieved 8 October 2015.

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