Bolam St Andrew's

St Andrew's dates from early medieval times, and the structure is little changed since the 14th C. The original building dates from the late 11th C with Saxon / Norman overlap of styles in the Tower and Nave. The long chancel appears to have been originally apsidal with the east end having been extended with a larger Sanctuary in the 13thC.

The church building is Grade I listed. The tower is in the Saxon style and considered to be one of the finest examples of the Northumbrian type. The quatrefoil-section columns between the Nave and South Aisle are unique in a parish church in the county. Much of the internal and external stonework appears to have survived in its original form.

There is a partial effigy of a medieval knight in the Shortflatt chapel, and several medieval grave slabs dating from the earliest period of the church's history. There are a few 18-20th C memorials set in the floors or on the walls of the Chapel and Chancel, none of particular note but characterising the continuity of the life of the church.

The churchyard contains 13 Grade II listed headstones, plus a mounting block and the base of a medieval cross. The churchyard wall and gateway are Grade II listed.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1400

Location & directions

St. Andrew's Church, Bolam, Northumberland, NE61 3UA

Contact on day:

Roberta Goldwater

Telephone number:

+447765888127

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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