Web: www.stmarydehaura.org.uk

Opening hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm daily

This magnificent church was founded by the Normans in c.1103. It was built 'at the harbour' (de Haura) on a grand scale for a parish church, with a six-bay nave, five-bay choir, transepts and central tower, but the nave later collapsed or was taken down. Fortunately, the finest architecture survived, and the present church, with its arcade, triforium, clerestory, vaulted ceiling and flying buttresses, is still very impressive. As an example of the 'Transitional' style, between Norman and Gothic, the building is of national importance.