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St Mary

St Mary

Hipsburn

Northumberland

Core probably C12

Architectural Features

north aisle and chapel added and chancel remodelled in C13

east window mid-C14

late or post-medieval part rebuilding of tower

vestry probably C17

large squared masonry of C12 type in tower, roughly-squared stone in vestry, C19 parts tooled stone

gabled porch,with C20 glazed doors in double-chamfered arch under worn sundial, enclosing studded double doors under moulded round arch on shafted jambs, possibly copy of C12 original

North aisle shows medieval masonry heightened in C19

South side of chancel is 1849 refacing with C13 features reproduced

C14 3-light east window cutting C13 chamfered string course

North chapel shows restored C14- style 3-light window.

purlins and straining pieces have relief-carved flower and leaf bosses, grotesque animals and Percy emblems.

NU2311 : St Mary's Church, Lesbury, Font

C15 octagonal font carved with Percy crescents and fetterlocks.

NU2311 : St Mary's Church, Lesbury, Font

© Alexander P Kapp

commandments board and George III royal arms under tower.