St Cuthbert's Church, Colburn

The church, in 2018

St Cuthbert's Church is an Anglican church in Colburn, North Yorkshire, a town in England.

Colburn is an ancient settlement, but its only place of worship in the mediaeval period was the private chapel at Colburn Hall. ^[1] The village expanded rapidly after World War II, and in 1957, a church was constructed, to a design by Albert Richardson. ^{[2] [3]}

The church is a low brick building. ^[3] The interior is designed to be reminiscent of the hull of an upturned boat. ^[4] The east end is dominated by a massive applique tapestry, designed by David Holt, depicting Christ in Glory. ^[5]

References

1. A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 1. London: Victoria County History. 1914. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
2. "C20 Churches: St Cuthbert". Twentieth Century Society. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
3. Grenville, Jane; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2023) [1966]. Yorkshire: The North Riding. The Buildings of England. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. ISBN   978-0-300-25903-2.
4. "The Church of St Cuthbert". Hipswell Parish. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
5. "The Applique Hanging". Hipswell Parish. Retrieved 12 July 2024.

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