Church Green and St Mary the Virgin's Church
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Church Green and St Mary the Virgin's Church by Oliver Dixon as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 24 Jul 2019
The Church is the oldest building in Whickham with parts dating back to the Norman period, although much restored after a disastrous fire in 1841. Not to be confused with the Catholic Church in Whickham which is also dedicated to St Mary.