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Anglo-Saxon (410 to 1066 AD)
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Venerable Bede (673-735 AD)
- Overview About Venerable Bede Saint Bede the Venerable was a monk at the monastery of Saint Peter at Monkwearmouth and Saint Paul's monastery, Jarrow. Bede's translations of early Christian texts …
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Benedict Biscop, Saint (628-690 AD)
- Overview About Benedict Biscop Benedict Biscop (pronounced "bishop" ) (c. 628 – 690), also known as Biscop Baducing, was an Anglo-Saxon abbot and founder of Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Priory (where he …
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St Paul's Monastery
- Overview History of Monkwearmouth–Jarrow The remains of St Paul's standing today are from the medieval monastery, but part of the Anglo-Saxon monastery survives today as the chancel of St Paul's …
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The Anglo-Saxons
- Detailed account of Anglo Saxon times with a focus on the North East. Includes sections on Settlements and Buildings, Economy and Agriculture, Burial and Religion, Bede and the Golden Age, …
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Legs Cross
- Overview Map Street View Near Bolam, County Durham. "The base and fragment of a cross shaft dating from the 9th century. A rough cut rectangular sandstone base, badly worn, but …
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Hexham Abbey
- Overview About Hexham Abbey Map Inside Street View "There has been a church on this site for more than 1,300 years, since Queen Etheldreda made a grant of lands to …
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Lindisfarne Gospels
- The Lindisfarne Gospels is a ceremonial illustrated manuscript incorporating the gospels of Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and art work with Anglo-Saxon and Celtic influences. The manuscripts were produced …
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Anglo Saxon/Anglo Norse Cross carving,St Andrews, Aycliffe County Durham, England
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Kirkleatham Museum
- Overview Map Street View "Kirkleatham Museum is the local history museum for the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland with a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions set on three floors …
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Church of St Andrew, Bolam
- Overview Map The Church of St Andrew at Bolam, Northumberland, dates back to Saxon times. The tower is of the late Saxon period, whilst the interior is largely Norman with …
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Saxon Church, Escomb
- Overview History Map Street View The Saxon Church in Escomb, County Durham, was built around 675 AD with stone probably from the Roman Fort at Binchester. The church is one …
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Ad Gefrin
- Overview Map Street View Between Kirknewton and Yeavering in Northumberland are the extensive remains of the Anglo-Saxon royal township of Ad Gefrin. It was a large settlement covering an area …
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Maelmin Heritage Trail
- There were ancient settlements to the east of the modern village of Milfield, by the River Till. The royal Anglo-Saxon palace of Maelmin was founded here in the late 7th …
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Full scale reconstruction of a Dark Age house AD410-550
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![The Gosforth Cross](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/38/11/3381125_b7c1d52b.jpg)
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The Gosforth Cross
- Overview About the Gosforth Cross Map Street View The Gosforth Cross is a 10th century high cross standing in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Gosforth, Cumbria. The carvings …
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The Giant's Grave, Penrith
- A pair of 10th century Anglian cross shafts and four hogback stones, known locally as 'The Giant's Grave', is located in St Andrew's churchyard, Penrith. By local tradition, it is said …
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The Irton Cross
- Overview About the Irton Cross 1901 Description Map Street View The Irton Cross is a carved Anglo-Saxon stone cross located in the churchyard of St Paul's Church - the church …
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Addingham Cross
- The 'Addingham Cross' is a late 10th or early 11th century Saxon stone cross in the churchyard of St Michael's Church, Glassonby. The cross was originally located in the churchyard …
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![Venerable Bede (673-735 AD)](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2433/4079247683_af7b5b8ec3_z.jpg)
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Venerable Bede (673-735 AD)
- Overview About Venerable Bede Saint Bede the Venerable was a monk at the monastery of Saint Peter at Monkwearmouth and Saint Paul's monastery, Jarrow. Bede's translations of early Christian texts …
![Benedict Biscop, Saint (628-690 AD)](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3520/4080875260_5ac24df44e_z.jpg)
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Benedict Biscop, Saint (628-690 AD)
- Overview About Benedict Biscop Benedict Biscop (pronounced "bishop" ) (c. 628 – 690), also known as Biscop Baducing, was an Anglo-Saxon abbot and founder of Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Priory (where he …
![St Paul's Monastery](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2642/4089597079_36631c6e61_z.jpg)
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St Paul's Monastery
- Overview History of Monkwearmouth–Jarrow The remains of St Paul's standing today are from the medieval monastery, but part of the Anglo-Saxon monastery survives today as the chancel of St Paul's …
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The Anglo-Saxons
- Detailed account of Anglo Saxon times with a focus on the North East. Includes sections on Settlements and Buildings, Economy and Agriculture, Burial and Religion, Bede and the Golden Age, …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
![Legs Cross](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/96/22/2962283_6827d1c4.jpg)
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Legs Cross
- Overview Map Street View Near Bolam, County Durham. "The base and fragment of a cross shaft dating from the 9th century. A rough cut rectangular sandstone base, badly worn, but …
![Hexham Abbey](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/52/3075299_f253fbe6.jpg)
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Hexham Abbey
- Overview About Hexham Abbey Map Inside Street View "There has been a church on this site for more than 1,300 years, since Queen Etheldreda made a grant of lands to …
![Lindisfarne Gospels](/uploads/pics/42/42510_t.jpg)
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Lindisfarne Gospels
- The Lindisfarne Gospels is a ceremonial illustrated manuscript incorporating the gospels of Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and art work with Anglo-Saxon and Celtic influences. The manuscripts were produced …
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Anglo Saxon/Anglo Norse Cross carving,St Andrews, Aycliffe County Durham, England
Pinned by Pat Thomson
![Kirkleatham Museum](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/05/98/059808_e2706d39.jpg)
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Kirkleatham Museum
- Overview Map Street View "Kirkleatham Museum is the local history museum for the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland with a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions set on three floors …
![Church of St Andrew, Bolam](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/38/46/4384626_7a3e4fa1.jpg)
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Church of St Andrew, Bolam
- Overview Map The Church of St Andrew at Bolam, Northumberland, dates back to Saxon times. The tower is of the late Saxon period, whilst the interior is largely Norman with …
![Saxon Church, Escomb](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/03/11/031134_d4bafe10.jpg)
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Saxon Church, Escomb
- Overview History Map Street View The Saxon Church in Escomb, County Durham, was built around 675 AD with stone probably from the Roman Fort at Binchester. The church is one …
![Ad Gefrin](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/41/13/411317_61ac8544.jpg)
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Ad Gefrin
- Overview Map Street View Between Kirknewton and Yeavering in Northumberland are the extensive remains of the Anglo-Saxon royal township of Ad Gefrin. It was a large settlement covering an area …
![Maelmin Heritage Trail](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/42/07/420786_333f578c.jpg)
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Maelmin Heritage Trail
- There were ancient settlements to the east of the modern village of Milfield, by the River Till. The royal Anglo-Saxon palace of Maelmin was founded here in the late 7th …
![](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/17/18/6171867_6d05dd6d.jpg)
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Full scale reconstruction of a Dark Age house AD410-550
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![The Gosforth Cross](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/38/11/3381125_b7c1d52b.jpg)
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The Gosforth Cross
- Overview About the Gosforth Cross Map Street View The Gosforth Cross is a 10th century high cross standing in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Gosforth, Cumbria. The carvings …
![The Giant's Grave, Penrith](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Giant%27s_Grave_St_Andrew%27s_Church_Penrith_DSCN9113.jpg/1600px-Giant%27s_Grave_St_Andrew%27s_Church_Penrith_DSCN9113.jpg)
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The Giant's Grave, Penrith
- A pair of 10th century Anglian cross shafts and four hogback stones, known locally as 'The Giant's Grave', is located in St Andrew's churchyard, Penrith. By local tradition, it is said …
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The Irton Cross
- Overview About the Irton Cross 1901 Description Map Street View The Irton Cross is a carved Anglo-Saxon stone cross located in the churchyard of St Paul's Church - the church …
![Addingham Cross](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/30/47/6304715_515aaa96.jpg)