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St Edmund's Chapel, Tyne and Wear

St Edmund's Chapel is a Grade I listed parish church located on High Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

Overview

Named for Edmund the Martyr, St Edmund's Chapel is a Church of England parish church for Gateshead located in the Diocese of Durham.

History

St Edmund's Chapel was constructed between and 1250, and was established by Nicholas Farnham, Bishop of Durham. It was originally used as a pilgrim's hospital. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, it fell into disrepair. It was later repaired by John Dobson. From 1980, it was used as a parish church.

In 1950, St Edmund's Chapel and Trinity Centre became a Grade I listed building.

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