Bywell - Lost Village - Forgotten People

The Story of Bywell: A Historical Landscape - Why is Bywell here, and why does it have two Anglo-Saxon churches? (13:00-14.30)

Invaders and settlers left their mark, Celtic monks kick started the local economy, a bishop was consecrated, a king was born, fine churches were extended, Oxbridge colleges were founded and a great flood dramatically altered the fate of the locals before Victorian enterprise founded a stately home and parkland. Today it is a tranquil place, loved by locals and visitors alike as a place of retreat and beauty.

Working Lives of Bywell - A brief history of the church and an exploration of the graveyard. (15.30-17:00)

There are fascinating tales of service and achievement inscribed on the headstones in St Peter's graveyard. Although, by their very nature, they record the history of only a part of society, they contribute to the history of Bywell in a way that augments documentary evidence. Even before the convention of using headstones to mark graves became popular, earlier generations in Bywell left evidence of their funerary practices. This event is hosted by the Churches Conservation Trust.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

13:00-17:00

Location & directions

St Andrew's Church, Bywell Village, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7AD

Contact on day:

M SPROAT

Telephone number:

+447392087023

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This event will involve walking around the site of the former village on rough ground along the river bank and in churchyards. Toilets and refreshments not available at the church, but are available locally.

Additional information

Max number of people:

48

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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