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Headstones, St Cuthbert's Churchyard.

Headstones, St Cuthbert's Churchyard.

Album created by Alan Edgar (Eggy1948) · Updated

In this album we are attempting to identify what the symbols mean on the headstones, and add any other connected info about the headstones.

St Cuthbert's Church in Bedlington can be dated back to the 10th Century and was built on the site of an earlier church. The remains of St. Cuthbert was rested here in 1069, when they were temporarily removed from Durham Cathedral for sanctuary following the Norman Conquest. The church is a Grade 2* Listed Building.

 

 

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Canny lass

Supporting Members

I don't suppose it would be possible to name each photo with the name on the headstone, instead of the number or is that asking too much?

Andy Millne

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I’ve updated titles where I can make out the carvings. Hopefully it’s not presumptuous using surnames for headstones marked “wife of”. 

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    Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

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    19 minutes ago, Andy Millne said:

    I’ve updated titles where I can make out the carvings. Hopefully it’s not presumptuous using surnames for headstones marked “wife of”. 

    Cheers Andy👌

    Anne Gilbert

    New Members

    Does anyone know the date of the oldest headstone here? I love looking for the really old ones. And is the church open during the week? I'd like to visit when I'm next up there.

    Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

    Supporting Members

    1 hour ago, Anne Gilbert said:

    Does anyone know the date of the oldest headstone here? I love looking for the really old ones. And is the church open during the week? I'd like to visit when I'm next up there.

     

    @Anne Gilbert

    @Maggie/915 might be able to tell you. If not then the Bedlington History group should. I believe it was through the History Society that this album was created. 

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    Jacon

    New Members

    You can probably go back on the church records to find the oldest grave probable not be exact but a bit of an idea 

    Anyone know if the church records are up to date on find a grave 

    Maggie/915

    Members

    On 24/05/2022 at 19:53, Alan Edgar (Eggy1948) said:

     

    @Anne Gilbert

    @Maggie/915 might be able to tell you. If not then the Bedlington History group should. I believe it was through the History Society that this album was created. 

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    The church is usually open after the service on a Wednesday morning 
    Thursday morning is another open morning run by volunteers who are very knowledgeable . Hope you get to visit and enjoy our incredible heritage . 
    There is a Facebook page simply Saint Cuthbert’s Church Bedlington

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    Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

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    14 hours ago, Maggie/915 said:

    The church is usually open after the service on a Wednesday morning 
    Thursday morning is another open morning run by volunteers who are very knowledgeable . Hope you get to visit and enjoy our incredible heritage . 
    There is a Facebook page simply Saint Cuthbert’s Church Bedlington

    @Anne Gilbert - see above from @Maggie/915

    Anne Gilbert

    New Members

    Thanks for that information. I shall definitely visit one day!

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