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Bridekirk is named after its cruciform church, reconstructed in the late 1860s. Surviving are the remains of a ruined chancel with 16th-century east and south windows.
Incorporated in the new construction are two Norman doorways. The church is famous for its 12th-century casket-shaped font carved with inscriptions, birds, beasts and the baptism of Christ. It is signed by a 'Richard', believed to be the work of a famous carver from Durham. Old tombstones stand guard around the church walls. There are patterned tiles inside the church.
The church and vicarage belonged to the monastery of Guisborough before the dissolution. Two men born in the church vicarage became successful politicians:
Font inscribed with Scandinavian runes & English bookhand characters
From wiki :- )
Bridekirk is named after its cruciform church, reconstructed in the late 1860s. Surviving are the remains of a ruined chancel with 16th-century east and south windows.
Incorporated in the new construction are two Norman doorways. The church is famous for its 12th-century casket-shaped font carved with inscriptions, birds, beasts and the baptism of Christ. It is signed by a 'Richard', believed to be the work of a famous carver from Durham. Old tombstones stand guard around the church walls. There are patterned tiles inside the church.
The church and vicarage belonged to the monastery of Guisborough before the dissolution. Two men born in the church vicarage became successful politicians: