St Margaret's Church, Durham

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St Margaret's Church, Durham

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St Margaret's Church, Durham, Grade I listed church building in Crossgate, Durham, England.

St Margaret's Church features Norman architectural elements, including stone carvings, arches, and an asymmetrical interior reflecting various construction periods.

The church was established in 1101 as a Chapel of Ease in the Parish of St Oswald, serving the residents of the Borough of Crossgate.

The church houses numerous memorials, including a ledger slab marking Sir John Duck's burial site and a 1993 statue of Madonna and Child by Brian Scraton.

The former church school buildings now function as St Margaret's Centre, providing support services for individuals with mental health conditions.

A Harrison & Harrison organ from 1917 remains in the church, adding to its collection of historical and architectural features.

Location: City of Durham

Inception: 12 century

Website: http://stjam.f9.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 54.77580,-1.57990

Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:33

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