Stand United Reformed Church

Stand United Reformed Church is a building of 1885, designed by J.P. Pritchett of Darlington. It is constructed of coursed sandstone with ashlar details, topped with a slate roof. The church comprises a tall five-bay nave with a slightly lower chancel at the west end, low flanking side aisles, and a four-stage tower with a broach spire and lucarnes set into the southeast corner. It is executed in the Decorated Gothic style.

The main facade, facing east, features entrances to the left and right, set within shallow, projecting gabled porches with double doors. Two two-light windows are positioned between the entrances. A foundation stone bears the inscription: "This memorial stone of Stand Independent Church was laid by Alexander Anderson BA Pastor XXV July AD MDCCCLXXXV, Joseph Bentley Esq Treasurer Building Fund, Walter Allen Esq Secretary, J P Pritchett Esq of Darlington Architect." A large five-light window is located at the west end, and the tower has two-light windows, a clock and belfry stage, and crocketted finials.

The west end features a five-light chancel window, and narrow doors with ornate hinges are positioned far left and right. The south side windows are pointed arches to the aisle, with square heads to the clerestory and chancel, all now blocked.

Inside, the arcades are characterised by octagonal composite columns, foliate capitals, and ashlar arches. A fine timber barrel-vaulted roof is supported by brackets carved with figures of angels. A tiered gallery is situated at the east end. The nave pews incorporate umbrella stands, and there is an ornate wrought iron handrail along with carved panelling to the pulpit, chancel walls, and organ, which was built by Jardine and Co of Manchester in 1898. Fine stained glass windows include the west window depicting "The Sermon on the Mount," over a terracotta panel by Roland Morris, both dating from circa 1885. Four north aisle windows and a war memorial window, by T Curtis of Ward and Hughes, were added between 1895 and 1920. J.P. Pritchett of Darlington was son of James Piggot Pritchett of York and designed other buildings including Pudsey Congregational Church (1865-6), Ilkley Congregational Church (1868), Armley Mortuary Chapel Leeds (1885) and the cemetery chapels at Colne.