St Andrew

The church of St Andrew is situated in the centre of the village on a hill top opposite the Swan Inn. The church was consecrated in 630 and still retains many Saxon and later Norman elements. Nikolaus Pevsner called it 'a church of considerable archaeological fascination'. The parish church has been an important part of village life since these times and is still in use for regular worship to which all are visitors are very welcome.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit www.explorechurches.org/church/st-andrew-heddon-wall

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St Cuthbert

Here is one of Pevsner's twelve most important monuments in Britain, the 8th century, Anglo Saxon Bewcastle Cross. Remarkably, it stands free in the churchyard where it has stood for nearly 1500 years. The church is rather simpler and certainly younger, parts of it dating from 1277, although mostly it is the Victorian alterations that endure. Simple though it is, visitors feel the peaceful and calming atmosphere of the church.

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St Andrew

Welcome! Spending some time in beautiful,wild Northumbria? Then a visit to the stunning Roman village of Corbridge is an absolute must, especially the ancient church of St Andrew's in the village square is well worth a visit. Enter our imposing church through our Norman archway and staggeringly beautiful glass door, generously given by Rowan Atkinson in memory of his mother who regularly worshipped at our church. Why don't you give it a visit, next time you're in Corbridge!

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St Oswald

On Hadrian's Wall Path and at the southern end of St Oswald's Way lies one of the most important sites in early northern Christianity. St Oswald's Church is at the site of the Battle of Heavenfield where, in AD 635, King (later Saint) Oswald of Northumbria raised a cross before defeating King Cadwallon ap Cadfon of Gwynedd. The cult of St Oswald spread to Europe and St Oswald's Day is 5th August. Today's oak cross in the field dates to the 1930s.