The Church of Our Lady lies within the grounds of Seaton Delaval Hall, just off The Avenue which runs between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval. The church was built by Hubert de Laval and dedicated in 1102 by Bishop Flambard, of Durham. It was the private chapel of the Delaval family. Its chancel, choir and nave are separated by Norman arches and a blocked up window and stonework in the north wall of the nave are suggestive of pre-Norman origins.
Seaton Delaval Hall is an 'English Baroque' style country house located between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval in Northumberland. The Hall was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1718 for Admiral George Delaval, both of whom had died before the building was completed in 1728. On completion, the Admiral's nephew Francis Blake Delaval (the elder) inherited the property, and took up residence.
On the 3rd of January 1822, the central block and south-east wing of Seaton Delaval Hall was severely damaged fire. The fire was believed to have been caused by jackdaws nesting in the chimneys of south-east wing, close to the main house. This south-east wing was subsequently demolished, and parts of the central block left a roofless stone shell.
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