St. Bartholomew

The church is a Grade II* listed 13th century (perhaps even earlier) building with a low broad tower, long nave and chancel. It was altered in the 15th century and then again in 1895. Excavations reveal that the church originally had aisles and transepts.

Extensive work was undertaken in 2002 to strengthen the tower and to relay the churchyard path to an easier gradient. In 2021 the PCC initiated a further programme of work including a new lighting scheme to show the timber roof structure of the nave, redecorate the chancel, fitting a new carpet throughout the nave, remove the two rear pews, reposition the font and install a servery against the north wall west end of the nave. A WC was installed in the north side of the vestry with waste carried to a trench-arch soil disposal system outside. It is hoped that the church will become more attractive and accessible for services and events for the community.

The celebrated antiquary John Hodgson wrote his History of Northumberland during his incumbency here between 1823 and 1834. The distinguished engineer Sir Charles Parsons and his wife Katherine are buried in the churchyard. The church has a capacity of about 130.

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Holy Communion

Occurring
Sunday 21 September 2025, Sunday 05 October 2025, Sunday 16 November 2025, Sunday 07 December 2025, Thursday 25 December 2025 Sunday and Thursday at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Bartholomew
Address
Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland, NE19 2RT, United Kingdom

Service of Holy Communion

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https://www.3kirksandcambo.org/the-chimes-magazine.html

Safeguarding

In accordance with the Church of England safeguarding policy, the parishes of the United Benefice of Kirkwhelpington, Kirkharle and Kirkheaton, and Cambo are committed to:

i) Promoting a safer environment and culture
ii) Safely recruiting and safeguarding all those with any responsibility related to children, young people - and vulnerable adults within the church
iii) Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
iv) Caring pastorally for survivors of abuse and other affected persons
v) Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse, and other affected persons
vi) Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others

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