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St Mary's Church

St Mary's is the ancient parish church of Shephall, which was once a hamlet separate from Stevenage, until it was swamped by the large Shephall housing estate. But Shephall Green remains a little enclave with a 'villagey feel'. The church is at least nine hundred years old and has many interesting features such as the rare Saxon stone relic inscribed with indecipherable runic letters. The church and its churchyard are beautiful.

Address: Shephall Green, Hydean Way.
Hours: Often locked due to theft and vandalism, sometimes open
Price: Free but optional small donation.
Website: stmaryshephall.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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