North Gosforth Chapel, North Gosforth, Tyne and Wear

The earliest reference to the chapel is in 1256 when it was used as a place of sanctuary. The Surtees family were patrons of the church in the 14th century. The last minister of North Gosforth Chapel is recorded in 1604 and it was still used for burial in the 18th century. The chapel also contains reused Roman material and at one time contained a Roman altar stone.

Location

Tyne and Wear North Gosforth

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

chapel religion faith ruin roman Medieval (1066 - 1484)