St Cuthbert's Church has sat in the heart of Darlington for over 800 years, but the current roof covering has reached the end of its life, and the National Churches Trust has said that without urgent action, the church will fall into disrepair. A spokesperson from The National Churches Trust said: "The fabric of this beautiful 12th century Grade I Listed church is put at risk every time it rains. "Failure to repair the roof will lead to further structural damage, as the roof continues to wear away. Paul Gilmore, from St. Cuthbert’s Parochial Church Council, said: “This is wonderful news! Claire Walker, Chief Executive of the National Churches Trust, said: "The National Churches Trust is excited to be able to support St Cuthbert’s church to enable them to carry out urgent roof repairs to their building.

Source: The Times December 07, 2023 08:47 UTC