St Cuthbert's Church, Colburn Explained

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. 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. Book: A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 1 . 1914 . Victoria County History . London . 12 July 2024.
2. Web site: C20 Churches: St Cuthbert . Twentieth Century Society . 12 July 2024.
3. Book: Grenville. Jane. Pevsner . Nikolaus . Nikolaus Pevsner . The Buildings of England. Yorkshire: The North Riding. . 2023 . 1966 . New Haven and London . 978-0-300-25903-2 .
4. Web site: The Church of St Cuthbert . Hipswell Parish . 12 July 2024.
5. Web site: The Applique Hanging . Hipswell Parish . 12 July 2024.