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Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church
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Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 3QB

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St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church was the cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995, during which time the Lindisfarne Gospels were translated into Anglo-Saxon (facsimile on display). The Anker's House is an anchorage attached to the church with displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times. Model of Anchorites' living quarters.

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    • sdoll94
      Sunniside, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Worth a visit
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 6th March 2020
      This is a lovely church with beautiful stained glass windows. There are friendly guides who tell you the history of the building and it has a wonderful wooden beamed ceiling. Worth a visit if you... Read full review
    • davidwilliambarnes
      Blackpool, United Kingdom
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      Steeped in History
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 26th January 2022
      What a cultural day we had with staying at Lumley Castle and visiting this wonderful Church. You can see the tall steeple for miles and it is so colourful inside with the stained glass windows. The... Read full review
    • gingerbreadgrammy
      Asuncion, Paraguay
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      Monday, 21st November 2022
      A very majestic building! The story of st. Cuthbert is a touching one. Worth a visit for sure! Even in the rain it was gorgeous! Read full review
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    • On-Site café/restaurant - Open for morning coffee and light lunches (no afternoon tea)

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    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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    Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A167 into Chester-le-Street.

    Public Transport Directions

    Nearest station is Chester-le-Street Station. Walk down Station Road towards the main street over Osborne Terrace. Go down Station Road to Front Street (Lambton Arms on your left, library on your right). Cross Front Street, turn left and first right into Middle Chare, walk to Church Chare.

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    Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church, Chester-le-StreetWhen the Lindisfarne community arrived in Chester-le-Street in 883 they brought with them their two most precious possessions, the incorrupt body of the Saint and their Gospels book.

    The Angel of the NorthThe Angel's Way, Whitley BayTraverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.

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