Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Mary
In or near Startforth.
Church of St Mary — church in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5417°, -1.9230°.
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Official information
The Witham is a cultural and community hub in Barnard Castle, offering a variety of events including theatre, music, art, and film. It features a café bar, shop, and spaces available for hire, making it a versatile venue for socializing and community activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in North-East England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.5417, -1.9230
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Barnard Castle
- Postcode
- DL12 8PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Established
- 1150
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529865 (CC0)
- commons: Barnard Castle church - geograph.org.uk - 252548.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 8PQ), in the parish of Barnard Castle.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 8PQ.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 8PQ. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.