Woodhorn: St Mary the Virgin
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 301 888
Stone-built, with slate roof coverings, much of the external appearance is owed to the 19th century work. The tower has diagonal buttresses, and a string course moulding of mediaeval design in the lower part of the tower is integrated by the bonding of the masonry with the buttresses.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Spacious and long chancel, short square nave with aisles, south-west porch and west tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
Early Norman, later mediaeval (13th and 14th centuries), and 19th century work by John Green, 1842-3.
Exterior Description
Stone-built, with slate roof coverings, much of the external appearance is owed to the 19th century work. The tower has diagonal buttresses, and a string course moulding of mediaeval design in the lower part of the tower is integrated by the bonding of the masonry with the buttresses.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window of three lights in grisaille by Wailes of Newcastle.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside, the Early Norman origins are apparent. Of the Early Norman church there survive two small blocked windows in the nave, cut into by the present arcades (which are also Norman, but later) and the very roughly coursed stone walling. The north arcade of two bays appears to be a little earlier than the south: the north arcade has two circular piers with plainly moulded capitals. The chancel arch is 13th century and, either at the time of its building or a little later, the Norman arcades were re-grafted on to the chancel by new and larger arches on either side which are presumed to have led into transeptal chapels which have subsequently disappeared. The north arch, of this later work, is finely-moulded and the south arch double - chamfered but otherwise quite plain. The east wall of the chancel has a row of three beautifully poised and deeply-splayed windows, showing as lancets from the outside and round-headed seen from within. The chancel walls are plastered and whitened. The roof structures are 19th century.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
Font (object)
Stone font, modern bowl, older shaft but not Mediaeval.
Pew (object)
Lectern
Modern
Oak
Rail
Modern
Oak communion rails
Stall
Oak choir stalls from the Bishop's Chapel, Benwell
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 301 888
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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