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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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    • mrgrahamb2015
      Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
      Historic site not to be missed
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 13th February 2020
      This beautiful Church in the heart of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, dates back to 883. The oldest surviving translation of the Gospels into English was done here and this was the original... Read full review
    • KatieBeau95
      Beautiful church - friendly community!
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 4th March 2020
      I recently moved to the area and sense that this is a warm, family community - and housed in a beautiful building! Read full review
    • sdoll94
      Sunniside, United Kingdom
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      Solo travel
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      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
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    Season (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021)

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

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    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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