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Church of St. Mary, Woodhorn, Northumberland, is has a pre-Conquest nave and perhaps west tower, the north aisle dates to the early 12th century and the south aisle to the mid 12th century and the eastern arcade arches and chancel date to the 13th century. Most of the external walls, tower and roof were rebuilt in 1843 by B. & J. Green of Newcastle.

Inside the church the windows are mid 19th century, there are two medieval bells and a 13th century effigy attributed to Agnes de Valence. There is a collection of sculptured stones including pre-Conquest cross fragments, headstone crosses and cross slabs dating between the 12th and 14th centuries.

Reference: http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-235903-church-of-st-mary-woodhorn-church-museum#.VXMxOEYZbyQ

 

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