Church Of St Andrew |
Hob Uid: 20957 | |
Location : Northumberland Hartburn
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Grid Ref : NZ0903086015 |
Summary : Parish Church. Pre-Conquest core with tower and chancel rebuilt circa 1200, aisles added and chancel extended in early 13th century, minor later medieval alterations, restoration 1843 and 1890. Squared stone with dressings; slate roofs except for stone slates to south porch and boiler house. 4-bay aisled nave with west tower and south porch, chancel. |
More information : (NZ 09018601) Church (TU). (1) St. Andrews Church, late 12th to early 13th century. (2) In normal use. (3)
The monks of Tynemouth Priory held the church from 1076 and in the early 12th century built a fortified tower to protect the tithes. Originally freestanding, the church was extended to join it shortly after. The base of the tower had a vaulted ground-floor chamber, and the monks lived in the upper floor. The Templars inherited the church and between 1250-1312 largely rebuilt it, retaining the tower, although they built a new pele and vicarage 100 yards North of the church. (4) |