St.. Andrew's church-Bywell Northumberland. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Bywell was once a thriving market town beside the river Tyne,though little now remains except the castle a medieval market cross,the hall and 2 churches,dating from Saxon times.
Records show that other Northumberland sites had multiple churches, but only at Bywell do both survive less than 100 yards apart,they are reached down a cul-de-sac,with their parks and graveyards nearby making this a idyllic and tranquil spot.
The tall tower of St.Andrew's is a magnificent example of Saxon building dating from 850 it has massive walls 15feet thick clearly intended for defense, The body of the church dates from the 13th.century.
Restoration was carried out in 1871 and most of the interior is from this time.
Of the 2 churches in Bywell,in 1174 St. Peter's finally ceded to thr Benedictine house of Durham and was consequently known as the "Black church"from the colour of the Benedictine habit,while St.Andrew's was known as the "White church"as it was in the gift of the Praemonstratentian or White canons of Blanchland.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/0850 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source Street address of Church: St Andrew's church,Bywell Staocksfield Durham, Northunberland England NE43 7AD Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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