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Church of St Cuthbert


St Cuthbert's Church at Bewcastle was built in the 13th century, on an ancient site, using stone from the old Roman fort here. The church was partially rebuilt and it's tower was added in 1792, at which time it was dedicated to St Cuthbert. There were further alterations to the church in 1901. St Cuthbert's Church is a Grade II* listed building on the National Heritage List for England. In the churchyard is the famous Bewcastle Cross, which dates from the 7th century.

Bewcastle Grade II* Listed Historic Buildings and Monuments in Bewcastle Civil Parish Churches and Cathedrals Medieval Bewcastle Cross
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The tower of St. Cuthbert's Bewcastle, and the 7th C Cross

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St. Cuthbert's Church Bewcastle

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St Cuthbert's Church, Bewcastle - March 2016 (9)

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St Cuthbert's Church, Bewcastle - March 2016 (3)

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St. Cuthbert's Church Bewcastle - west end

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Bewcastle Church and Cross

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St Cuthbert's Church, Bewcastle - March 2016 (2)

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St Cuthbert's Church, Bewcastle (detail)

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CHURCH OF ST CUTHBERT - Bewcastle - List Entry
- "Church. C13, with tower dated 1792, alterations 1901. Mixed calciferous sandstone rubble walls with large. flush quoins, tower partly rendered; graduated green slate roof....3-light east window is C13. Interior has …

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Bewcastle – St Cuthbert’s Church
- "....At the time of the Norman Conquest a castle was built in the NE corner of the Roman fort. The church was built during the reign of Edward I, using …

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List number: 1087539
List grade: 2*
Post code: CA6 6PS
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: NY5654274561

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