Church of St Andrew |
| Hob Uid: 24009 | |
Location :
County Durham
Great Aycliffe
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| Grid Ref : NZ2830622162 |
| Summary : Early English with remains of Anglo-Saxon church. Evidence of Saxon nave and tower; circa 1190 Transitional nave and chancel; circa 1220 upper stages of tower refaced and south aisle added; 15th century belfry; 1835 south porch; 1881-2 restoration by Ewan Christian included addition of new north aisle, organ chamber and vestry and rebuilding of chancel south wall. Late 10th-early 11th century cross-shafts and gravestone fragments, and a triangular panel which is of 8th century date. |
More information : [NZ28302217] St Andrew's Church [NAT] (1)
The outer walls of an Anglo-Saxon nave are visible and remains of the original west quoins can be seen within the aisles of the present Early English church of St Andrew's at Aycliffe. In the western parts of the aisles are a number of Anglo-Saxon carved stones and two Anglo-Saxon cross-shafts, which formerly stood in the churchyard and are dated by Collingwood to the late 10th century. A round headed gravestone found during the restoration in 1881 is also in the church. (2-3)
St Andrews church, of Saxon origin but mostly 12th/13th century, grade 1. (4)
Additional reference. (5)
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