Barton is situated between Richmond and Darlington, near to the A1(M).  There is an active community, centred around the Village Hall, Playing Fields Association, Primary School, Church and Chapel. The current Church by Ignatius Bonomi was built largely by public subscription at a cost of around £900 in 1841- thus replacing the two chapels of St Cuthbert and St Mary. The new church was dedicated on 7^th September 1841.  A series of six framed embroidery panels depicting the life of Saint Cuthbert is on display, alongside the ‘ The Barton Tapestry 1997’, on behalf of the village, which represents various enterprises connected to the village. The church has some fine Victorian stained glass windows. The west window by William Wailes, contains the commandments, Creed and Lord’s Prayer, and incorporates heraldic shields of landed families associated with Barton, many of them manorial lords. There are close links with Barton Church of England Primary School and Scout Group.  Social and fund raising events - regular concerts, luncheons, coffee mornings - details in the Link Magazine. The Parish Church of St Cuthbert & St Mary Sunday Services 1st Sunday of the Month: 1100 Parish Communion 2nd Sunday of the Month 1100 Morning Prayer 3rd Sunday of the Month: 1100 Parish Communion 4th Sunday of the Month: 1100 Morning Prayer Contacts: Revd David Lewis The Rectory, Great Smeaton 01609 881205 davidlewis648@btinternet.com Peter Vaux,  Brettanby Manor, Barton, DL10 6HD   01325 377233