St Marys Church |
| Hob Uid: 20526 | |
Location :
Northumberland
Ovingham
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| Grid Ref : NZ0849863707 |
| Summary : 11th century tower. South doorway late 12th century. The rest of the church is mainly 13th century, restored in 1857. Plan of Chancel, aisled transepts, nave, south porch, West tower and vestry. The church contains mid 10th to early 11th century cross fragments. The church was granted to Hexham Priory in 1378, a master and 3 canons being maintained in times of peace. |
More information : [NZ 0850 6371] Church [TU] (1)
St Mary's church has a late Saxon west tower. The remainder is mainly 13th century with some 19th century rebuilding. In October 1945, and February 1946, portions of two pre-Conquest cross-shafts were found; on "in the bottom course of a retaining wall at the entrance to the boiler house", and the other "in the ringing-chamber of the tower" (3). They are displayed in the south porch, and below the pulpit respectively. (2-3)
In normal use. Cross fragments correctly described. (4)
Church of St Mary. Grade 1. Parish church. C11 tower. South doorway late C12. The rest of the church mainly C13, restored 1857. (For full description see list). (5)
Listed. (6)
Full description of the mid 10th-early 11th century cross fragments. (7) |