St Edmund's Chapel, Tyne and Wear

St. Edmund's Chapel
Chapel of St Edmund's in 2018
General information
TypeParish church
LocationGateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
Completed13th century (original)
1837 (modern)
Openedc. 1200–1250
Design and construction
ArchitectJohn Dobson
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameChapel of St Edmund and Trinity Centre
Designated26 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

  1. ^ a b "Chapel of St Edmund and Trinity Centre, Non Civil Parish - 1277874 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  2. ^ Durham, Diocese of. "Find a Church". www.durhamdiocese.org. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  3. ^ "History of St Edmunds Chapel". Gateway Studio. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  4. ^ "Gateshead St Edmund | National Churches Trust". www.nationalchurchestrust.org. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  5. ^ Barham, Rev Peter (2015-10-11). "Gateshead, Tyne & Wear - St Edmund". The Northern Vicar Blog. Retrieved 2026-03-13.