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St Mary

St Mary

Stamfordham

Northumberland

Possibly Saxon quoins at west end of nave, also blocked Saxon, early Romanesque arch in west wall of tower.

Architectural Features

Elsewhere C13, extensively restored 1847 by Benjamin Ferrey.

Squared stone and ashlar with fish-scale tile roof.

3-bay chancel is more clearly of re-used C13 masonry.

Interior: porch has 3 medieval grave covers and part of C15 tomb with 2 angels bearing shield.

Also in chancel half a C13 effigy of knight, wall tablet to Dixon family 1721 and later, with coat of arms.

North aisle: John Swinburne, 1653

large standing monument with Baroque carving in the style of Capheaton Hall.

South aisle: part of C14 relief of the crucifixion built into east wall