St Marys Church |
Hob Uid: 23121 | |
Location : Northumberland Ponteland
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Grid Ref : NZ1659072955 |
Summary : Parish church originating in the 12th century. It was a secular college from circa 1150-55, and dissolved in 1303. Altered between th 12th and 15th centuries. Cruciform plan with West tower, North and South porches. Restored in 1810, 1851, 1861 and 1881. There is a 10th century cross fragment built into the south wall of the tower. |
More information : (NZ 16587295) St. Mary's Church, (T.I.) (1)
Norman west tower and doorway, with 14th and 19th century alterations. (2)
A secular college was founded at Ponteland A.D. 1150-55, and dissolved A.D. 1303 (Presumably annexed to the Church). (3)
The Church is in normal use. There are no remains of any colligiate buildings. (4)
Listed. (5)
There is a 10th century cross fragment built into the south wall of the tower. (6) |