Historic churches · North East England
St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street
In or near Chester-le-Street.
St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street — church in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary and St Cuthbert in Chester-le-Street, the nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DH3 3QB, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1001. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.8559°, -1.5720°.
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Heritage listing
The parish church of St Mary and St Cuthbert is a Church of England church in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England. The site has been used for worship for over 1100 years; elements of the current building are over 950 years old. The oldest surviving translation of the Gospels into English was done here, by Aldred between 947 and 968, at a time when it served as the centre of Christianity from Lothian to Teesside.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary and St Cuthbert is a Church of England church located in Chester-le-Street. It offers various services, events, and activities for all ages, welcoming the community to participate.
From the Wikipedia article
The parish church of St Mary and St Cuthbert is a Church of England church in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England. The site has been used for worship for over 1100 years; elements of the current building are over 950 years old. The oldest surviving translation of the Gospels into English was done here, by Aldred between 947 and 968, at a time when it served as the centre of Christianity from Lothian to Teesside.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.8559, -1.5720
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DH3 3QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Established
- 1001
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.maryandcuthbert.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594612 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street - geograph.org.uk - 2605666.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street?
- St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH3 3QB), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- What is St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street?
- St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street — church in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH3 3QB.
- When was St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street built?
- Built or established in 1001.
- Is St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street a listed building?
- St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH3 3QB.