Church of St Edmund, Sedgefield
| Church of St Edmund, Sedgefield | |
|---|---|
Archdeaconry of Durham | |
| Parish | Upper Skerne |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | The Revd Michael Thompson |
The Church of St Edmund is a
Grade I listed building
and dates from the 13th century.
History
The parish of Sedgefield was created by Cutheard of Lindisfarne during his time as Bishop of Lindisfarne (between 900 and 915).[1] The first church was likely made of wood and this was replaced with a stone church by the Normans.[1]
From 1246 to 1256, the current church was built.
On 9 January 1968, the church was designated a
grade I listed building.[2]
Present day
Today, the Church of St Edmund is part of the
Archdeaconry of Durham of the Diocese of Durham.[3] The church stands in the Central tradition of the Church of England.[3]
Notable clergy
- George Howe, later Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness, served as Rector of the parish from 1985 to 1991[4]
References
- ^ a b c d "St. Edmund's, Sedgefield". Parish of the Upper Skerne. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b c Historic England. "Church of St Edmund (1121482)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b "St Edmund, Sedgefield". A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "George Alexander Howe". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 11 April 2017.