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Reproduced by permission of Michael Richardson (Gilesgate Archive)
St Cuthbert’s was built between 1834 and 1840. It is normally described as completed in 1839. The church is widely considered to be a simple but effective example of mid-Victorian church architecture. It is a fine example of the work of Thomas and George Jackson. It was consecrated by Bishop Maltby on 5th August 1839. The church has undergone two extensive reconstructions after collapses in 1889-1891 and 1914-17 due to colliery workings, and a major re-ordering in the early 1990s when the nave altar and platform were introduced.
Inside St Cuthbert’s
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Reproduced by permission of Michael Richardson (Gilesgate Archive)
There is a single bell bellcote at the west end of the nave. The roof is supported on raised collar king post trusses with timber purlins and concealed rafters. The original suspended timber pew platforms have been replaced with concrete on the north side. The current decorative lady chapel reredos was installed in 1932, (this included repainting existing fittings). When the church was reordered in the early 1990s the lady chapel altar was moved to become the nave altar.