Church Of St Cuthbert AKA Collegiate Church Of St Cuthbert, Market Place, Darlington (Darlington)

St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington © DCC 1601

St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington

St. Cuthbert's Church is a tall cross-shaped building, and is mostly of 13th century date. The nave has aisles and transepts, the chancel, however, has no aisles. Much of chancel was rebuilt in 1864-5 in the original style. Early 14th century piscina, 15th century Easter sepulchre, Frosterley marble font with cover of 17th century Bishop-Cosin-type wood carving. Poppy-head 16th century choir stalls with carved misericords. Late 13th century tomb figure attached to south wall. (1)

The church contains a number of features dedicated as war memorials (2-3).

This is a Grade I Listed Building protected by law.

Reference number:

D35795

Historical period:

Early Medieval (410 to 1066)
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
First World War (1914 to 1918)
Second World War (1939 to 1945)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Legal status:

Listed Building
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1121280

Event(s):

Desk-based assessmant of St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, County Durham, 1997
Excavations in Darlington Market Place 1995; Archaeological Services University of Durham
Watching brief at St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Darlington, 1998; Archaeological Services University of Durham
Watching Brief at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington 2022; The Archaeological Practice Ltd

Disclaimer -

Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.

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