Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1823
Belfast, United Kingdom
1865
Stirling, United Kingdom
1869
Carew, United Kingdom
11th century
Newtownards, United Kingdom
1857-1859
Elgin, United Kingdom
1839
Islay, United Kingdom
8th century AD
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1848
St Cleer, United Kingdom
9th century AD
Llangollen, United Kingdom
9th century AD
Kirriemuir, United Kingdom
1901
Forfar, United Kingdom
1920
Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
1855-1857
The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is one of the oldest churches of Rome. The basic floor plan and wall structure of the church date back to the 340s, and much of the structure to 1140-43. The first sanctuary was built in 221 and 227 by Pope Callixtus I and later completed by Pope Julius I.
The inscription on the episcopal throne states that this is the first church in Rome dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus, although some claim that privilege belongs to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. A Christian house-church was founded here about 220 by Pope Saint Callixtus I (217-222) on the site of the Taberna meritoria, a refuge for retired soldiers. The area was made available for Christian use by Emperor Alexander Severus when he settled a dispute between the Christians and tavern-keepers.
The church underwent two restorations in the fifth and eighth centuries and in 1140-43 it was re-erected on its old foundations under Pope Innocent II.