Nominal: 659 Hz Weight: 2130 lbs Diameter: 47.63" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 1516 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chester-le-Street: St Mary & St Cuthbert
Diocese of Durham
Church, 613004
http://www.maryandcuthbert.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NZ 276 513
Ninth century foundation by the monks of Lindisfarne fleeing Viking incursion. Grade 1 listed building, consisting of church with spire. The churchyard is open only for ashes burial and is owned by the local council.The church is situated in the centre of the town.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 703 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The body of St.Cuthbert lay in the church for over 100 years until further incursions forced the monks to remove it, eventually settling and founding Durham Cathedral. It houses several stone effigies brought into the building by a past Lord Lumley and houses the Lady Alice brass in the baptistry.
The Church has a mural showing the granting of the land on which the Church was founded by King Athelstan and several very good stained glass windows made by distinguished designers from the Victorian period. The Church also houses the memorial cross from the Butte of Warenne at the Battle of the Somme.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1322 Hz Weight: 561 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1908
Dove Bell ID: 15568 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1242 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 28.38" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1908
Dove Bell ID: 15569 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1125 Hz Weight: 634 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15570 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1011 Hz Weight: 767 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15571 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 901 Hz Weight: 1036 lbs Diameter: 36.13" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15572 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 838 Hz Weight: 1211 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15573 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1524 lbs Diameter: 42.38" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 15574 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 13" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by John Bolton 1797
Dove Bell ID: 15575 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 32" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 15576 Tower ID: 13092 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 276 513
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 13/05/1896
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
Sources
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