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St Hildas Church
Hob Uid: 27819
Location : Hartlepool Headland
Grid Ref : NZ5284233681
Summary : The Church of St Hilda stands on the site of the 7th century Monastery of St Hilda. It is constructed of dress limestone with slate and stone roofs. It comprises early 12th century architectural fragments, a mid 13th century four-stage tower with flying buttresses and a late 13th century chapel. The chancel and aisles date largely to the 12th and 13th centuries, although the whole chapel underwent restoration in the early 18th century and mid 19th century. The aisles were partly rebuilt in the 15th century. Further restoration work took place in the early portion of the 20th century.
More information : (NZ 52833368) St. Hilda's Church (NAT). (1) St. Hilda's Church, Hartlepool late 12th century and 13th century building with some modern restorations. (2) Above description correct. South doorway appears to be of Norman date. In use for public worship. (3) Church of St Hilda (formerly listed under Church Walk). Church c1200, incorporating remains of early 12th century church, on site of 7th century monastery; aisles partly rebuilt 15th century, restored c1724 and mid-19th century; chancel partly rebuilt c1870 and 1925/32 in Early English style when the whole church was restored. Mid 13th century tower restored 1838, 1893 and 1930. Many Saxon and Medieval architectural fragments throughout church. Grade I. (4) Additional reference. (5) Eight recumbent grave markers of mid-7th-8th century date have been found in and about the churchyard. One is stored in the church, the others are in the British Museum, , Newcastle Museum of Antiquities, and the Monk's Dormitory, Durham. (6)

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Source details : OS 6" 1923
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Source details : Hartlepool MD (May 1947)
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Source details : F1 DS 17-MAY-57
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Source details : Borough of Hartlepool (17-DEC-1985)
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : 1928
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Early Medieval fragments
Monument End Date : 1066
Monument Start Date : 1001
Monument Type : Findspot
Evidence : Architectural Component

Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Mid C7-8
Monument End Date : 800
Monument Start Date : 633
Monument Type : Gravestone
Evidence : Find

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored 1724
Monument End Date : 1724
Monument Start Date : 1724
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1801
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Numerous restoration throughout c19th
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1801
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Restored 1838 1870 1893
Monument End Date : 1893
Monument Start Date : 1838
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Numerous restorations throughout C20th
Monument End Date : 1932
Monument Start Date : 1901
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Restored 1928-1932
Monument End Date : 1932
Monument Start Date : 1928
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built C12
Monument End Date : 1200
Monument Start Date : 1101
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building, Architectural Component

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Early C12
Monument End Date : 1200
Monument Start Date : 1101
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Circa 1200
Monument End Date : 1210
Monument Start Date : 1190
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Mid-late C13 additions
Monument End Date : 1300
Monument Start Date : 1233
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building, Architectural Component

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Partly rebuilt C15
Monument End Date : 1500
Monument Start Date : 1401
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Aisles partly rebuilt C15th
Monument End Date : 1500
Monument Start Date : 1401
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15 rebuilding
Monument End Date : 1500
Monument Start Date : 1401
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Architectural Component

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Aisles restored 1724
Monument End Date : 1724
Monument Start Date : 1724
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Components and Objects:

Period : Early Medieval
Component Monument Type : Findspot
Object Type : ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 432556
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 111797
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 53 SW 16
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1957-05-17
End Date : 1957-05-17

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2013-01-01
End Date : 2013-12-31

Historic England Research Records

St Hildas Church