St Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle, County Durham
N 54° 32.506 W 001° 55.391
30U E 569663 N 6044334
Dedicated like many local churches,to the Blessed Virgin Mary this parish church owes its foundation in about 1130 AD to Bernard de Balliol who built the castle after which the town is named.
Waymark Code: WM4A6Q
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/28/2008
Views: 14
The church was originally a daughter church of the parish of Gainford. Barnard Castle was in the gift of St. Mary's Abbey at York until after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539. Trinity College, Cambridge, then became the patrons and have appointed the incumbents ever since. In 1866 Barnard Castle became a separate parish with its own vicar.
A great benefactor of the church was Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) who was lord of Barnard Castle from 1477 - 1485. He extended the church at his own cost.
By 1780 the Church was in a very poor condition. Burials took place inside the church and the there was no floors.
In 1814 much needed restoration took place. The Nave floor was lowered two feet and pews were installed. At this time the galleries were also removed, an organ loft built and stained glass windows installed. The old tower was demolished and the one we see today built at a cost of £2000. Further restoration took place in 1868-70.
More work was done in 1960 and further work in 1983. This included re-roofing of the Nave, Chancel, South Aisle and Transept.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1130
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
St Mary's Parish Church
Newgate
Barnard Castle, County Durham United kingdom
DL12 8ST
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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