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Church of the Holy Trinity, Murton


Holy Trinity Church, located off Church Lane in Murton. It was built in 1876-1877, designed by C. Hodgson Fowler.[1] It was initially built as a chapel of ease to the parish church in Dalton-le-Dale, following the rapid growth in the population after the opening of Murton Colliery. It's chancel was added in 1886. Holy Trinity Church is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

The Church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is a good stone building in the Gothic style, consisting of nave and chancel, with north and south transepts, and south porch. There are sittings for about 450 persons. This church was erected in 1875, to meet the wants of an increasing population. A burial-ground is attached to the church. Rev. Udney John Thomas Allen, M.A., vicar. The vicar and curate of this church also officiate at the old parish church at Dalton-le-Dale.
Extract from: Topography and Directory of Durham, Whellan, London, 1894.
Murton 1877 Churches and Cathedrals Historic Buildings and Monuments in Murton, County Durham C. Hodgson Fowler (1840 - 1910) Church of St Andrew, Dalton-le-Dale
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CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY - Murton, County Durham - List Entry
- "Parish church. 1876-7 by C. Hodgson Fowler. Chancel added 1886. Snecked rock-faced sandstone with ashlar quoins and buttresses. Steeply-pitched Welsh slate roofs. Nave, south porch, north and south transepts and …
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List number: 1231814
List grade: 2
County: County Durham
Grid ref: NZ3929646962
Post code: SR7 9RD

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