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St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth


Monkwearmouth


Anglo-Saxon (410 to 1066 AD)


Historical Periods

  • Description

    The Anglo-Saxon church of St Peter's at Wearmouth, Sunderland is one of the UK's first stone built churches. Built in 674AD, the tower and west wall are original Saxon features and the church also has on display fragments of the oldest stained glass in the country, made by 7th century European craftsmen. The twin monasaries of St Peters and St. Pauls are bidding for World Heritage Status, for more information on the World Heritage Bid please visit http://www.wearmouth-jarrow.org.uk/">www.wearmouth-jarrow.org.uk/

  • Owner

    Sunderland Public Libraries

  • Source

    Sunderland Public Libraries (Flickr)

  • License

    What does this mean? Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

  • Further information

    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33844814@N06/3565675291/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 9 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown

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