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 7. Beltingham, Northumberland - part 1 - St Cuthbert's Church

St Cuthbert's Church, Beltingham is an ancient and beautiful church set in the centre of the tiny village.

St Cuthbert's Church, Beltingham is an ancient and beautiful church set in the centre of the tiny village. This is a wonderful little church to visit and please leave a few pounds donation to the church to help with the upkeep of this historic treasure. The 15th century church is built in the English perpendicular style though parts are of Norman origin from around 1260.

This is a wonderful little church to visit and please leave a few pounds donation to the church to help with the upkeep of this historic treasure. The 15th century church is built in the English perpendicular style though parts are of Norman origin from around 1260.

PLEASE LEAVE A DONATION FOR THE UPKEEP OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED LITTLE CHURCH.

The interior of St Cuthbert's Church, Beltingham.

The interior of St Cuthbert's Church, Beltingham.

 

The stained glass of the east window.

The stained glass of the east window.

 

The ancient yew tree on the north side of the church. It is believed to be nearly 1000 years old, and not surprisingly, it needs a bit of support from several iron rings.

The ancient yew tree on the north side of the church. It is believed to be nearly 1000 years old, and not surprisingly, it needs a bit of support from several iron rings. The gravestone on the left seems to be leaning over in empathy.

 

The remains of an old 7th century Saxon cross stands outside the east end of the church, with the ancient yew tree in the background.

The remains of an old 7th century Saxon cross stands outside the east end of the church, with the ancient yew tree in the background. The cross was brought in from an unknown location and Roman alter stones make up part of the base supports, suggesting the site has a long religious history.

 

A curious and elaborate gravestone?

A curious and elaborate gravestone?

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