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At the centre of a unique village in the Northumberland National Park, St. Cuthbert's is usually open 9am - 5pm most days for visitors to drop in and appreciate this special church.

Built about 1400, in the shape of a cross, the church is dedicated to St Cuthbert whose body is said to have rested here a short time in 875, during the wanderings of the Monks of Lindisfarne. This church replaced a small Norman building established in the 12th or 13th century.

At various times the church was used to garrison soliders.  On the pillars nearest the entrance are many deep grooves made by the fighting men sharpening their weapons. It is thought that the Vicar's Pele, a fortified parsonage, also dates from about 1400 when plundering by the Scots was particularly bad. 

Further information about the church's history can be found under the 'News and notices' section of this website.