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St. John's Churchyard, Shildon

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The Church, erected principally by Bishop Van Mildert, was opened in 1834, and dedicated to St. John. In 1882 it was rebuilt and greatly enlarged at a cost, including new organ, of £3030. The church, which is of stone, is in the Early English Style, consisting of nave, with wide north and south aisles, and raised constructional chancel, being formed to the limits of the old nave. The lower part of the square tower at the west end has been thrown open, and there are porches at the west end of the aisles. There is now seating for 756. The burial-ground was enlarged in 1870 at a cost of £250, and again in 1887 at a further cost of £700, and has an area of three and a half acres. The living is a vicarage, in the patronage of the Bishop of Durham, and held by the Rev. Horatio Spurrier, M.A. The vicarage is pleasantly situated behind the church , and is a commodious stone building.