St.Thomas's church-Stanhope County Durham. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The ancient church of St.Thomas is also known as "The little cathedral of the Dale".
The church is mainly of the Norman period,the oldest parts being the lower structure of the tower,there have been restorations and additions over the centuries,the church consists of a nave,aisles,chancel,South porch and Western tower,the chantry chapel at the end of the South aisle was added around 1225.
(from History,Topography and Directory of Durham,Whellan, London 1894)
The church is a Grade II listed building.
Also of interest is that in the churchyard is a fossilised tree which is over 250 million years old.
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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: St.Thomas's church,Front street. Stanhope.County Durham. Durham, Northumberland England DU Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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