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Kirkheaton, St. Bartholomew

These are the main landmarks in the history of the church:

Kirkwhelpington

Kirkharle

Kirkheaton

Cambo

13th century – We know there was a church or chapel on this site in 1298. It was a detached Chapelry of the Parish of Chollerton with which it was held by the Prior and convent of Hexham. Look out for four grotesque heads at the angles of the nave outside the building, the only possible visible remainders of the ancient chapel.

1716 – The church was roofless and described as 60 yards long and 7 yards broad.

1753-55 – Dame Dorothy Windsor rebuilt the church or chapel. The north wall may incorporate some of the original building.

1865-66 – The Rev T. Harris, Vicar of Thockrington and in charge of Kirkheaton, altered the chapel. He replaced the small chancel with a larger one and added a vestry. The interior, including altar and font, date from this period. The foundation stone of the rebuilt chancel was laid by Lady Swinburne of Capheaton Hall.

20th century – General repair and maintenance work was undertaken, particularly in 1965 when the church was in a poor state of repair.

1979-80 – Following an association with Kirkwhelpington and Otterburn, Kirkheaton became a parish in its own right and part of the United Benefice of Kirkwhelpington with Kirkharle, Kirkheaton and Cambo.