English Heritage sites near Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
EGGLESTONE ABBEY
4 miles from Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
STANWICK IRON AGE FORTIFICATIONS
4 miles from Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
An excavated section, part cut into rock, of the ramparts of the huge Iron Age trading and power-centre of the Brigantes, the most important tribe in pre- Roman northern Britain.
BARNARD CASTLE
4 miles from Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
Set on a high rock, Barnard Castle takes it name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.
PIERCEBRIDGE ROMAN BRIDGE
6 miles from Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
Stonework foundations, now marooned in a field, of a bridge which once led to Piercebridge Roman Fort.
BOWES CASTLE
8 miles from Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
RICHMOND CASTLE
9 miles from Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire dales, Richmond Castle is one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire.
Churches in Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish
Hutton Magna: St Mary
Wycliffe: St Mary
Wycliffe
Barnard Castle
01748 850 349
Welcome to Wycliffe Church.
The Church and 'vill' of Wycliffe were built by Bishop Ecgred of Lindesfarne in around 830-840, and were given to St Cuthbert. The present church was constructed 1250-1350. However, there are still a number of carved Saxon stones, including a lintel, cross fragments and a hogback gravestone from the original building which have recently been placed on secure display within the church itself. There is also a small display of medieval grave covers which can be seen The Church still retains it original 13C Mensa (altar)
There is more beautiful medieval stained glass in Wycliffe than anywhere else in County Durham, with the exception of the Cathedral. Many of these feature angels playing musical instruments. The windows underwent conservation with iso-thermal glazing 8 years ago. With the sun shining through they really are a sight to see!
The East and West windows are by Clayton and Bell, stained glass makers to Queen Victoria. The coffered wooden ceiling was designed in 1963 by (Sir) William Whitfield, who later became Surveyor of the fabric at St. Paul's Cathedral, and was the architect responsible for designing Richmond House in Whitehall.
All the pews, choir stalls, communion rails, rectors' board and pulpit were made by Robbert Thompson ('The Mouseman'.) Always great to try and spot the friendly wooden mice on his works!
The Church is associated with John Wycliff, the 14C reformer, described by Martin Luther as the "Morning Star of the Reformation." His parents are buried near the alter, and his brother was the Rector.
Thomas Bewick the Northumbrian engraver, stayed in Wycliffe in the 1790's while working nearby, and the artist JMW Turner, also visited, inspired by the beautiful setting and the Wycliff connection.
We hope that you visit the church and take in the peace and calm it brings you. With the new extension having been completed in 2022, there is a loo and disabled access. Everyone is most welcome, and we hope to see you soon!
No churches found in Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish