Benfieldside St. Cuthbert
Denomination: Church of England
Church Type: Post-1800 parish (Diocese of Durham)
Dedication: St. Cuthbert
About this Parish
Benfieldside St. Cuthbert was created in 1847 from Ebchester St. Ebba and Medomsley St. Mary Magdalene.
Parts of this parish became part of these parishes: Blackhill St. Aidan, Consett Christ Church.
Available Records
The following table provides covering dates for all original registers, microfilm copies and indexes available in the Record Office for Benfieldside St. Cuthbert. However, you should bear in mind that we may not have records for the whole period indicated. See the detailed list of records for this parish for more information.
For County Durham marriage indexes from 1837 that you can search online see birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates.
The more recent registers (after the end dates below) are not in the Record Office and all enquiries should be directed to the clergyman responsible for the parish. Find contact details for all parishes in Durham Diocese in the Diocesan Directory of People and Places.
Covering Dates
| Type of Register | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Baptisms | Jan-1848 | Dec-1979 |
| Banns | Feb-1957 | Apr-2001 |
| Marriages | Oct-1850 | Nov-2020 |
| Burials | Sep-1850 | May-1953 |
| Funerals | Aug-1960 | Sep-1998 |
Detailed List of Records
Within the covering dates we have the following types of register within the specific dates given below:
Baptisms
| Start Date | End Date | Indexed | Original Reference | Microfilm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-1848 | Jan-1857 | No | EP/Be 1/1 | M42/576 |
| Jan-1857 | Jul-1891 | No | EP/Be 1/2 | M42/576 |
| Jul-1891 | Sep-1908 | No | EP/Be 1/3 | M42/577 |
| Sep-1908 | Jan-1923 | No | EP/Be 1/4 | M42/577 |
| Jan-1923 | Jun-1941 | No | EP/Be 1/5 | M42/577 |
| May-1941 | May-1955 | No | EP/Be 1/6 | M42/577 |
| Apr-1955 | Dec-1979 | No | EP/Be 1/15 | M42/695 |
Banns
| Start Date | End Date | Indexed | Original Reference | Microfilm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb-1957 | Sep-1970 | No | EP/Be 1/14 | M42/865 |
| Sep-1970 | Apr-2001 | No | EP/Be 1/16 | M42/695 |
Marriages
| Start Date | End Date | Indexed | Original Reference | Microfilm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-1850 | Dec-1873 | No | EP/Be 1/7 | M42/577 |
| Jan-1874 | Oct-1911 | No | EP/Be 1/8 | M42/577 |
| Jan-1912 | Aug-1932 | No | EP/Be 1/9 | M42/577 |
| Nov-1932 | Jun-1940 | No | EP/Be 1/10 | M42/577 |
| Jun-1940 | Mar-1957 | No | EP/Be 1/11 | M42/578 |
| Apr-1957 | Sep-1971 | No | EP/Be 1/17 | M42/695 |
| Apr-1972 | Jun-2004 | No | EP/Be 1/20/1 | |
| Aug-2004 | Jun-2009 | No | EP/Be 1/20/2 | |
| Jun-2009 | Jul-2012 | No | EP/Be 1/20/3 | |
| Aug-2012 | Aug-2016 | No | EP/Be 1/20/4 | |
| Aug-2016 | Nov-2020 | No | EP/Be 1/20/5 |
Burials
| Start Date | End Date | Indexed | Original Reference | Microfilm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-1850 | Feb-1858 | No | EP/Be 1/12 | M42/578 |
| Feb-1858 | May-1953 | No | EP/Be 1/13 | M42/578 |
Funerals
| Start Date | End Date | Indexed | Original Reference | Microfilm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-1960 | Dec-1961 | No | EP/Be 1/18 | M42/695 |
| Nov-1988 | Sep-1998 | No | EP/Be 1/19/1 | M42/1111 |
Key to Detailed List of Records
The following are meanings for the codes which you may find in the lists above:
- IGI - This register is indexed on the International Genealogical Index.
- BOYD - This marriage or banns register is indexed in Boyd's Marriage Index. There is a copy in the Record Office.
- Vol.x - This register has been indexed (and sometimes transcribed) by volunteers who have given a copy to the Record Office.
- EP/xx - This is the unique reference given to every parish register when it is deposited in the Record Office.
- M42/xx - This is the unique reference given to every microfilm in the Record Office. Please note that there are usually several registers on each film so always make a note of the original reference (EP/xx) to help identify the register you are looking for.
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