St Hilda's Church, Grade I listed church building in Headland, England
St Hilda's Church stands on a seaside position in Hartlepool, featuring flying buttresses that support its tower and elements from the 12th and 13th centuries.
The church was constructed in the late 12th century on the site of a former monastery established in 640 AD by St Aidan, which Vikings destroyed in the 9th century.
The church maintains regular worship services while functioning as a community center through the Heart of the Headland project, connecting residents through various activities.
The building includes a Visitor Centre with interactive displays and offers virtual tours based on laser scans, allowing guests to explore its architectural details.
Archaeological excavations in the 1980s revealed structures from the original Heruteu double monastery and Anglo-Saxon namestones beneath the current church grounds.
Location: Headland
Inception: 1200
GPS coordinates: 54.69540,-1.18177
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:44
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