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St Thomas a Becket's Church is a medieval parish church located in Durham, England, dedicated to the martyred Archbishop of Canterbury. The church dates primarily from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, a period of significant ecclesiastical building in the region, and represents the Gothic architectural traditions of the High Medieval period. The structure retains characteristic features of its era, including stonework and architectural elements consistent with Durham's broader ecclesiastical heritage. As a designated ancient monument, the church forms part of Durham's considerable collection of medieval religious buildings that reflect the area's historical importance as an ecclesiastical centre.
St Thomas a Becket's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017321. View the official record →
St Thomas a Becket's Church is a medieval parish church located in Durham, England, dedicated to the martyred Archbishop of Canterbury. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017321.
St Thomas a Becket's Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017321.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manorial settlement, fishponds and field system, 200m south west of Layton House (2.6 km), Medieval farmstead and irregular open field system at High Burntoft Farm (5.4 km), Motte and bailey castle 400m south east of Bishopton (5.5 km).
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