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Removed Headstone, Holy Trinity Churchyard, Murton, Durham

Holy Trinity Church, located off Church Lane in Murton. It was built in 1876-1877, designed by C. Hodgson Fowler.[1] It was initially built as a chapel of ease to the parish church in Dalton-le-Dale, following the rapid growth in the population after the opening of Murton Colliery. It's chancel was added in 1886. Holy Trinity Church is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

 

The Church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is a good stone building in the Gothic style, consisting of nave and chancel, with north and south transepts, and south porch. There are sittings for about 450 persons. This church was erected in 1875, to meet the wants of an increasing population. A burial-ground is attached to the church. Rev. Udney John Thomas Allen, M.A., vicar. The vicar and curate of this church also officiate at the old parish church at Dalton-le-Dale.

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