St Andrews Church - Dalton le Dale

An ancient church with Anglo-Saxon origins. Built 1155 in a picturesque location and featuring an external sundial and Anglo Saxon gravestone cover built into the south-facing wall. The nave has an unusual sundial made up of Roman Numerals. There are 2 effigies, one showing Sir William Bowes and the other his wife Lady Maud of Dalton. This family has connections with the Bowes Lyon family at Streatlam, near Barnard Castle and the late Queen Mother. On the north wall is a doorway with typical Norman arched stonework. The door hood was renewed and the church was repointed with Limestone mortar in 2018 /19; this was part of a Heritage Lottery Grant with support from English Heritage. The exterior walls were repointed with lime mortar and the internal surfaces were repainted under a program to reduce damp in the building.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

St Andrew's Church, St Cuthberts Tce, Dalton le Dale, County Durham, SR7 8QX

Directions:

Located in the village of Dalton le Dale, just off the B1281 and near the Fox and Tree Public House

Contact on day:

Gerald Gustard

Telephone number:

+441915814480

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Limited Free parking available in front of the church.

Additional information

The church is open for regular services on a Sunday. Special Displays can be seen on the open day, including work from the local art and craft classes.

Max no of people per tour:

10

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