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The Parish Church of St Giles, Chollerton

The Church of St. Giles, originally dating from a very early period, has been altered at different times till, with the exception of the nave arcades, its original character has been almost entirely lost.

The church consists of chancel, nave, aisles, south porch and a tower, heightened by the addition of a belfry stage, containing one bell.

It was effectively restored in 1875, as much as possible of the ancient structure being retained. The unsightly modern windows have been removed and replaced by others in the later Early English style: all the windows in the nave and chancel are stained: there are 184 sittings.

The register dates from the year 1647. The living is a vicarage, average tithe rent-charge £382, gross yearly value £475, including 5 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of [sic.] and held since 1867 by the Rev. Christopher Bird B.A. of Trinity College, Cambridge. [Kelly's Directory of Durham and Northumberland (1890), page 747.]

Chollerton Church is within the Benefice of Chollerton which consists of the three ecclesiastical parishes of Chollerton which includes Gunnerton Church, Birtley and Thockrington. The church arranges a wide range of church events throughout the year.

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Hadrian Awards 2007

Gunnerton Church has been given a prestigious Hadrian Award. Hadrian Awards celebrate and promote the best in architecture and design of the built environment in the North East and Cumbria.

To be selected for an award, schemes must meet a number of criteria, including being fit for purpose, and be an innovative trail-blazer. Both these aspects of the Award and more have been met.

The award is a tribute to Vincente Stienlet of Gosforth, our architect, who was sympathetic to the heritage of the church, the needs of the congregation and the community.