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St Bartholomew

St Bartholomew

Newbiggin by the Sea

Northumberland

Pre-C13 fabric may survive in the nave walls

Architectural Features

4 eastern bays of arcades early C13, 2 western bays and west tower late C13

chancel rebuilt c.1300

spire C14.

small lancets in porch returns are probably re-set medieval work.

2-light windows on north and 3-light west window, with cinquefoil-headed lights in C15 style.

in length of medieval wall at east end of arcade is blocked lancet with square-headed piscina below.

C12 carved capital re-set as corbel on south of east window.

Important collection of C12

C13 cross slab grave covers include 8 complete examples re-set in walls of north aisle.

The unusual length of the nave and the apparent insertion of the C13 tower arch in an earlier west wall may point to the survival of Pre-Conquest fabric

re-used C12 architectural fragments indicate a predecessor to the present building.