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| Staunton Harold church, Leicestershire (1653). Photo: David Stowell (CC BY-SA 2.0) |
Various numbers are quoted for how many churches were built during the Commonwealth (1649-1660), usually ranging from four to seven. A web search suggests no consensus, with the lack of clarity seeming to hinge on whether the churches were entirely new constructions, re-modellings of older ones, or whether you include Scotland or not.
Here's a rundown of all the contenders, with a stab at some conclusions ...