Historic churches · North East England
St Margaret's Church, Durham
In or near Durham.
St Margaret's Church, Durham — church in Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Margaret's Church in County Durham is located at postcode DH1 4GB, with the nearest railway station being Durham, just 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Margaret's Church, Durham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7758°, -1.5799°.
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Heritage listing
St Margaret's Church Durham is an active parish Church situated on Crossgate in the city of Durham in the North-East of England. The building is Grade I listed and substantial parts date from the 12th century; the compact yet spacious interior has a pleasing asymmetry, which reveals different stages in the building's development.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Margaret's Church Durham is an active parish Church situated on Crossgate in the city of Durham in the North-East of England. The building is Grade I listed and substantial parts date from the 12th century; the compact yet spacious interior has a pleasing asymmetry, which reveals different stages in the building's development.
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Background
History
St Margaret's was established in the 12th century as a Chapel of Ease in the Parish of St Oswald, to serve inhabitants of the Borough of Crossgate. Like St Oswald's, St Margaret's was under the jurisdiction of the Prior of Durham (whose successors, the Dean and Chapter, are to this day Patrons of the Living). There is evidence that, following the establishment of their own Chapelry, the people of Crossgate resented still having to attend the Parish Church at certain times, and still having to pay certain dues. One dispute in 1343 culminated in the Prior having the font removed from St Margaret's; only for it to be returned at the command of the Bishop (albeit with a warning which made it…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7758, -1.5799
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 4GB
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.stjam.f9.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15978793 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Margaret's Church, Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Margaret's Church, Durham.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Margaret's Church, Durham?
- St Margaret's Church, Durham is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 4GB), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is St Margaret's Church, Durham?
- St Margaret's Church, Durham — church in Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Margaret's Church, Durham?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 4GB.
- When was St Margaret's Church, Durham built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Margaret's Church, Durham a listed building?
- St Margaret's Church, Durham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Margaret's Church, Durham free to visit?
- Yes, St Margaret's Church, Durham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Margaret's Church, Durham?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 4GB.