St Cuthbert's Church, Redmarshall, Grade I listed church in the United Kingdom
St Cuthbert's Church is a stone building dating to the 12th century located on Church Lane in Redmarshall. It features a battlement-topped west tower, rough stone walls, and a slate roof in Norman style, with an interior containing a Norman font, 15th-century sedilia, and carved stone tombs of nobles in the attached Langton Chapel.
The church was built in the late 12th century in Norman style and has undergone changes over eight centuries of use. Key additions include an expanded chancel in the next century, a chantry chapel in 1311, and major 19th-century renovations by architect Edmund Sharpe who added Gothic windows and a new roof to preserve the aging structure.
The church is named after Saint Cuthbert and remains woven into daily village life through regular worship and community gatherings. Its role as a place for baptisms, weddings, and memorials shows how it continues to mark important moments for local families.
The church is located in Redmarshall, County Durham, and is easily accessed via Church Lane with parking available nearby. Visiting is best done during community events and services, so checking local information beforehand helps confirm current opening times and any special occasions.
The Langton Chapel holds carved stone effigies of Sir Thomas and Lady Sybil de Langton from the 15th century, depicted in resting poses with fine details of their clothing carved in stone. These rare surviving monuments reveal how noble families chose to be remembered after death in medieval times.
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