Hemel Hempstead - Church of St Mary

The Church of St Mary is a large 12^th century church standing at the far end of the town, is reputed to be one of the finest in the country. It has a 14^th century timber spire nearly 200ft high. Mostly Norman, with a nave of six bays, a clerestory, a crossing tower on the lower stage and a circular staircase turret in the upper nave. The roofs of the transepts are 15^th century with arched braces decorated with traceried spandrels.