St Andrew
South Church, County Durham
A 13th century collegiate church with Saxon remains, of particular interest is a Saxon cross reconstructed using both original late 8th century and modern replacement sections of stonework.
Shildon is a railway town and railway pioneer Timothy Hackworth is buried at St John's.
Shildon, County Durham
St John's is a Victorian church owing much to its railway heritage. The bells provided by GNER are in their colours. Timothy Hackworth (pioneer and engineer) is buried by the main entrance in a large tomb and a statue stands close by. Within the church the stained glass pictures the working class environment and one fine art deco window is situated in the lady chapel. There are a number of pieces of contemporary art produced by the congregation and on permanent display.
South Church, County Durham
A 13th century collegiate church with Saxon remains, of particular interest is a Saxon cross reconstructed using both original late 8th century and modern replacement sections of stonework.
Escomb, County Durham
One of only three complete Saxon churches in Britain, this wonderfully preserved church sits in a sunken circular enclosure bordered by battered walls, an influence from Celtic Ireland.
Heighington, County Durham
St Michael's embodies an architectural history typical of the English parish church: Anglo-Saxon foundations; a Norman nave, tower and chancel; aisles of the 13th century; and sensitive reworking at the end of the 19th century.