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~ St.Mary, Heworth ~ |
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St. Mary's, was probably
founded by Ceolfrid, abbot of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow, within two
years of the consecration of Jarrow Church, A.D. 684. The
twenty-three coins of the realm of King Ecgfrid, found in this
churchyard in the year 1812, prove this, as they - |
| - were most likely dedication coins placed under the
foundation-stone of the original church; and as King Ecgfrid was
killed in 685, this was probably the year in which the
foundation-stone was laid. From that time until 1214 no further
mention is made of this church, but in a record of that year
reference is made to "the lands of the chapel of Heworth,"
and since that time notices of it are frequent. It was rebuilt in
1684, and again in 1711, at which date it was considerably enlarged.
The present edifice was erected on the same site in 1822, and is a
fine cruciform structure of stone in the Early Decorated style, with
nave, transepts, shallow chancel, and square tower at the west
containing a clock. The living is a vicarage, valued at £280,
in the gift of Lord Northbourne, and held by the Rev. James Steele |
| Photograph & text
courtesy of Steve Ellwood |
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