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St Mary

Thanks to the powerful Neville family this once humble Saxon church was altered and enlarged until it was completed at the end of the 14th century, which is the last time any major work was done on it.

Staindrop, County Durham

Opening times

Open all year, 9am to 5pm (4pm in winter).

Address

Front Street
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3NJ

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54.5804962, -1.7993899

Memorials to the Lords of Raby have accumulated over the centuries. The ceiling of the choir is decorated with the Neville arms, the 15th century font carries the arms of Ralph's son Edward, and many effigies lie in state on carved chest tombs.

Elaborate stained glass windows by the Victorian master CE Kempe, and others, are relatively recent additions, dating from 1893.

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Famous connections

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Church of England

Contact information

01833 660237

Church website

Gallery

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St Mary the Virgin

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Built c1188; original south wall and chancel arch, priest's door and leper window.

St Andrew

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Late 12th / early 13th century church, on a Saxon site on top of hill with stunning view overlooking River Tees.

St Mary

Gainford, County Durham

Though erected in the 13th century, the present structure is believed to occupy a Saxon site, as it is recorded that Edwine, a Northumbrian chief who became a monk, died in 801 and was buried in the monastery of Gainford in the church.

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