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A Saxon church existed at the site of St Mary's church before the Norsemen raids of around 1066. The church was rebuilt between 1170 & 1200 with imposing twin towers (possibly by the Masons - Templars?) . Richard the lionheart gave St Mary's to the Abbey of Citeaux before leaving on the crusades (1181). Further alterations (including the removal of the twin towers took place in the forteenth century). The church's central tower and chancel were further destroyed by Cormwell's Parlimentarians (1645) during the seige of the castle, and subsequently rebuilt in 1670.
Is the oldest parish church in Scarborough, and was the only parish church up until the 19th century. Major restoration work was carried out on the church at around 1850, and the church remains very much the same to this day.
Anne Bronte (one of the Bronte sisters) is buried at St Mary's church. Anne suffered from tuberculosis. She spent her final days in Scarborough hoping to recuperate. Annes final poem "Last Lines" (named by her sister, Charlotte) was published in 1850. Annes greatest fear of losing faith and courage in her final days is reflected in this poem. She died 28th May 1849 aged 29 (Although her grave stone suggests aged 28).
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