Cambo Church History
Medieval - The medieval chapel stood to the east of the present church with services
recorded until th reign of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603). Look out for the fine medieval
grave cover slabs which were incorporated at the base of the tower of the present
building in the 1880s.
1830s - Plans made for a new chapel for the estate since the old parish church of
Hartburn was quite distant.
1842-43 - Present church built, designed by John and Benjamin Green for Sir John
Trevalyan of Wallington. First constructed with an entrance porch and small bellcote
at the west end.
1884 - Tower and Vestry added by Sir Charles Trevelyan, also a ring of six bells,
a turret clock and other improvements.
1965 - Major internal reconstruction to deal with dry rot. New pews installed, font
(originally sited in the tower) given a more prominent position.
1980 - Cambo becomes part of the Unitied Benefice with Kirkwhelpington, Kirkharle
and Kirkheaton. The former vicarage now belongs to the National Trust.
2000 - The tower roof is re-leaded, the tower itself re-pointed. The whole church
is carpeted and decorated.
