Architectural Features
early C12 arcades
C13 transepts, nave lengthened, west tower added and chancel extended
C14 aisles altered and porch added.
Early C15 clerestory and top stage of tower.
Vestry has elaborately-cusped 2-light windows, with carved spandrels on ground floor, and lancets above
Gargoyles on south.
Round-arched double- chamfered nave arcades on cylindrical piers, with moulded bases and varied C12 capitals, to 3 east bays
Monuments include tomb recess in south aisle
The monument to William Harry Vane, 1st Duke of Cleveland who died in 1842. The Anglican parish church of St Mary was originally dedicated to St. Gregory. There has been a church on this site since at least the 8th century and the present 12th century building has some Anglo-Saxon fabric. There were alterations and additions until the early 15th century and the church was greatly restored circa 1849. Constructed of sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. The church contains monuments of members of the Neville family from nearby Raby Castle. Listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1338594 Staindrop is a picturesque village astride the A688 road in County Durham some 11 miles northwest of Darlington and about 5½ miles northeast of Barnard Castle. The village was first recorded in around 1030, when it was granted to the monks of Durham Cathedral by King Canute. Just to the north of the village stands Raby Castle, one of England's finest medieval castles. Most of the employed residents commute to work.
C13 lady and young boy
C14 of Euphemia de Clavering under large elaborate crocketed gable.
C19 iron railings at west enclosing 1. large wooden chest, much decorated, with effigies of Henry Neville, died 1560, and second and third wives: by John Tarbotons
2. large alabaster chest, much traceried, with effigies of Ralph Neville, died 1425, and his 2 wives.
Much C19 glass
small medieval roundel in vestry.
C15 collegiate choir stalls with poppyheads, Tudor roses on arms and on misericords, and blind traceried backs