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~ St.John,
Newcastle Upon Tyne ~ |
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Situated on the west side of
Westgate-street, is a large cruciform structure, probably of the age
of Edward I., and chiefly of the early English character, but
greatly affected by comparatively modern alterations and
enlargements. |
| It is surmounted by a quadrangular embattled tower, and
contains a font venerable for its antiquity, several ancient
monuments, an altar piece, and a painted window, by Mr. Gibson, of
Newcastle. This church, anterior to the Reformation, possessed three
chantries, which underwent the fate of the other religious
establishments at that period. The register commences in 1587. |
| Photograph & text
courtesy of Steve Ellwood |
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