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St Mary

St Mary

Seaham

Durham

Possibly C8 with additions and alterations between Cll-C16, restored 1913.

Architectural Features

2 C13 lancets in north wall and one lancet in south wall have C8 rear-arches

two 2-light Perpendicular-style windows in south wall with massive probably C14 buttress to right.

Course of herringbone masonry c.2 metres above ground level in north wall is partly hidden by late C19 north vestry.Slightly projecting C15 battlemented parapet with one original water spout in south wall.

Lower and narrower, probably late C12, 2-bay chancel has chamfered plinth

C15 battlemented parapet

Mid C13 west tower has quoins and chamfered plinth

corbel table supports restored C15 battlemented parapet.

Probably C16 porch has quoins, chamfered round-arched entrance and elaborate sun- dial with plaque dated 1773

South wall of chancel has piscina with pointed head and slightly projecting stoup and aumbry with broken trefoiled head and carved relief of a hand raised in blessing on rear wall

C18 panelled box pews in nave and chancel with 3 original brass name plates.

Polygonal pulpit of wood with classical details c.1579.

Medieval or possibly C17 round font, with moulded base, cylindrical shaft and floral border, has possibly C17 font cover of wood.