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Holy Cross Church (ruins)


The Holy Cross Church, located near Valley Gardens in Wallsend dates from the mid 12th century. It was the chapel for Wallsend in the parish of Jarrow, belonging to the Prior and Convent of Durham, confirmed by Henry II. The church ceased to be used at the end of the 18th century and fell into ruin, but was excavated in 1909. (Source: Sitelines) It is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England. Following the dereliction of the church, Cross House on The Green was temporarily used as a church from 1804-9, until St. Peter's Church opened. 
The church ruins are located in a field at the end of Valley Gardens, Wallsend:
Wallsend 12th Century Churches and Cathedrals Grade I Listed Notable Buildings in Wallsend Historic Buildings and Monuments in North Tyneside
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002639:Holy Cross Church Wallsend 1905

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002636:Holy Cross Church Wallsend c1910

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Holy Cross Church

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Holy Cross Church

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Tyne and Wear HER(105): Wallsend, Holy Cross Church
- "Most of the building is probably mid 12th century in origin, with later additions and modifications. It was the parochial chapel of Wallsend in the parish of Jarrow, property of …

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Wallsend Old Church (1813).

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List grade: 1
Tyne & Wear HER: 105
List number: 1299638
Post code: NE28 7HB
Borough: North Tyneside
Grid ref: NZ3052267208

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