Weight: 316 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1938
Dove Bell ID: 58731 Tower ID: 22745 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Peterlee: St Cuthbert
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 430 404
St. Cuthbert’s church was consecrated on 12th December 1957. The church was designed by Cordingly and McIntyre architects and was awarded a bronze medal by the RIBA for its building and architecture. The church is Eucharistic in its design following the tradition of the early Christian church and emphasises the Parish communion as the principal gathering of the Christian community.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
St. Cuthbert’s church was consecrated on 12th December 1957, the consecration mark is above the hymn board on the North side of the church. There were five churches built in the Durham Diocese in 1950s using the same design of building as St. Cuthbert’s.
Interior
Interior Description
The placing of the unusual shaped triangular font (pointing to the Holy Trinity), near the main door follows the Prayer Book rubric, putting it close to the entrance of the church symbolising entry of membership into the church. The Tester Board above the Font has a design on it copied from the burial shroud found around St. Cuthbert when his coffin was opened in 1827. The placing of the altar, away from the East end of the church was considered revolutionary at the time with the priest facing the people to celebrate Communion.
The Baladachino over the altar is rarely seen in this country, and this, together with the suspended cross above the altar, means one’s eye is drawn to the “focus” of the building.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 430 404
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.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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
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