St Edmund's Chapel, Tyne and Wear
| St. Edmund's Chapel | |
|---|---|
Chapel of St Edmund's in 2018 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Parish church |
| Location | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Completed | 13th century (original) 1837 (modern) |
| Opened | c. 1200–1250 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John Dobson |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Chapel of St Edmund and Trinity Centre |
| Designated | 26 April 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1277874 |
St Edmund's Chapel is a Grade I listed parish church located on High Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.[1]
Overview
Named for Edmund the Martyr, St Edmund's Chapel is a Church of England parish church for Gateshead located in the Diocese of Durham.[2]
History
St Edmund's Chapel was constructed between c. 1200 and 1250, and was established by Nicholas Farnham, Bishop of Durham.[3] It was originally used as a pilgrim's hospital. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, it fell into disrepair. It was later repaired by John Dobson. From 1980, it was used as a parish church.[4][5]
In 1950, St Edmund's Chapel and Trinity Centre became a Grade I listed building.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Chapel of St Edmund and Trinity Centre, Non Civil Parish - 1277874 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ Durham, Diocese of. "Find a Church". www.durhamdiocese.org. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "History of St Edmunds Chapel". Gateway Studio. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "Gateshead St Edmund | National Churches Trust". www.nationalchurchestrust.org. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ Barham, Rev Peter (2015-10-11). "Gateshead, Tyne & Wear - St Edmund". The Northern Vicar Blog. Retrieved 2026-03-13.