Diameter: 26" Bell 1 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 55979 Tower ID: 21220 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Jarrow: St Paul
Diocese of Durham
Major Parish Church, 613117
http://www.jarrowparish.infoThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: NZ 338 652
Jarrow St Paul is one of the two churches (together with Monkwearmouth St Peter) of the unique “Monastery in Two Places” set up on the North-East coast by Benedict Biscop in the late 7th century, and which is most famous for its monk scholar the Venerable Bede, credited as the father of British History and the English language. The chancel of the church is the original 7th-century building in which Bede worshipped, and contains a chair from this period and an original stained glass window, the earliest such in Britain. The church is listed Grade 1. It is part of an archaeological park containing the ruins of the Medieval monastery, which stands on the site of the 7th-century predecessor, which has been partly excavated. The story of the site is told in the nearby Bede’s World museum which also features a recreated Anglo-Saxon village. Over 30,000 visitors recently flocked to see the Codex Amiatinus, an internationally important bible produced at the monastery, one of a series of special exhibitions. There is a café in the 18th-century Jarrow Hall on the site. The church is still a parish church serving the community as well as an internationally famous heritage site, which was the UK candidate for World Heritage Site status in 2012.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is free to visit and open daily from 10am-3pm. The church closes for short periods over winter so it is worth calling ahead if you are making a special journey. Live music and concerts. Regular Choir. Guided tours available. Guidebooks/notes available. Gift shop. Assistance dogs welcome. Visitor toilets and parking available.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 586 m²
Interior
Bells
Diameter: 23.88" Bell 2 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 55980 Tower ID: 21220 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 338 652
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.
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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
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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