St Mary the Virgin, Ovingham
The tower of St Mary's dates back to ~990 and was built with stones liberated from Hadrian's Wall. As such some stones still have Roman markings on them. The rest of the church was build in stages over the next four centuries.
The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) was both baptised and buried at St Mary's.
Today an active congregation of about 40 gather for worship each Sunday. Sunday worship is at 10am.
Rev'd Tom Birch is Vicar to this church.
The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) was both baptised and buried at St Mary's.
Today an active congregation of about 40 gather for worship each Sunday. Sunday worship is at 10am.
Rev'd Tom Birch is Vicar to this church.