St Mary’s Middleton-in-Teesdale DL12 0RL
Following the discovery of dry rot, the church is currently closed while its future is considered.
History:
There was a church on the site of St Mary the Virgin, Middleton-in-Teesdale in 1170 and it was part of the possessions of the Monastery of St. Mary in York. The 13th century church was demolished in 1876 after which the current one was built.
The current church consists of a nave with north and south aisles, a chancel with organ chamber and a vestry.
History:
There was a church on the site of St Mary the Virgin, Middleton-in-Teesdale in 1170 and it was part of the possessions of the Monastery of St. Mary in York. The 13th century church was demolished in 1876 after which the current one was built.
The current church consists of a nave with north and south aisles, a chancel with organ chamber and a vestry.
Bell tower.
St Mary’s Middleton is fortunate to have a historic bell tower containing three ancient bells. A further point of interest is that the tower is separate from the church and was built alongside the former medieval church on the site. The oldest bell is dated 1557.
The three bells were originally arranged for full circle ringing but during the 1990s they fell out of regular use. Restoration work to the tower and bells commenced in 1999. To allow the original frame to be preserved, the bells have since only been chimed and are now chimed regularly for Sunday services with local volunteer ringers. We have an accessible entrance and toilet facilities.
St Mary’s Middleton is fortunate to have a historic bell tower containing three ancient bells. A further point of interest is that the tower is separate from the church and was built alongside the former medieval church on the site. The oldest bell is dated 1557.
The three bells were originally arranged for full circle ringing but during the 1990s they fell out of regular use. Restoration work to the tower and bells commenced in 1999. To allow the original frame to be preserved, the bells have since only been chimed and are now chimed regularly for Sunday services with local volunteer ringers. We have an accessible entrance and toilet facilities.