Tyne and Wear HER(161): Bishopwearmouth, Church of St. Michael

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"A pre-Conquest church here has been suggested on the basis of an early documentary reference to South Wearmouth, supposed Saxon stones found on the site, the appearance of the tower in an antiquarian illustration and various written and pictorial descriptions. However, while written descriptions suggest 12th century and later features, a pre-Conquest church is not supported by the evidence currently available. Successive rebuildings have removed most of medieval fabric...."
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Link: http://www.twsitelines.info/SMR/161
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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