Church of St Cuthbert (Allendale)
St Cuthbert's Church, Allendale.
(NY 8379 5596) Church. (1)
Chapel at Allendale. (2)
From the Survey of 1547, the chapel is recorded as being dedicated to St Mary.
The chapel was apparently rebuilt in the 14th century, and comprised a chancel and nave. A south aisle was possibly added in 1670. On the west gable was a double belfry for two small bells. This chapel was pulled down in 1807, and replaced by another for which in 1873, the present church was substituted.
List of Perpetual Curates 1649-1873. (3)
In normal use. The present structure shows no traces of antiquity. The incumbent, Canon Lewis of the Rectory Allendale Town states that the present dedication is to St Cuthbert. (4)
Condition unchanged. (5)
Church of St Cuthbert built 1807, much restored 1874. (6)
1874 by Austin and Johnson, although the lower part of an earlier tower was retained. Gothic. A sundial on the south wall gives the latitude (54 degrees 50 minutes) which refers to Allendale being the centre of Britain. (7)
Additional reference (8)
Parish church on medieval site. Built of stone with slate roofs. It has an aisled nave and chancel, and a west tower in free 14th century style. (9)
Chapel at Allendale. (2)
From the Survey of 1547, the chapel is recorded as being dedicated to St Mary.
The chapel was apparently rebuilt in the 14th century, and comprised a chancel and nave. A south aisle was possibly added in 1670. On the west gable was a double belfry for two small bells. This chapel was pulled down in 1807, and replaced by another for which in 1873, the present church was substituted.
List of Perpetual Curates 1649-1873. (3)
In normal use. The present structure shows no traces of antiquity. The incumbent, Canon Lewis of the Rectory Allendale Town states that the present dedication is to St Cuthbert. (4)
Condition unchanged. (5)
Church of St Cuthbert built 1807, much restored 1874. (6)
1874 by Austin and Johnson, although the lower part of an earlier tower was retained. Gothic. A sundial on the south wall gives the latitude (54 degrees 50 minutes) which refers to Allendale being the centre of Britain. (7)
Additional reference (8)
Parish church on medieval site. Built of stone with slate roofs. It has an aisled nave and chancel, and a west tower in free 14th century style. (9)
N7290
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1956; E Geary
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1965; R W Emsley
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1965; R W Emsley
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