St Cuthbert’s Church, Elsdon

Part of the Church of England North Tyne and Redesdale Team in The Diocese of Newcastle 

St Cuthbert’s Church has a complex history and was once larger than it is now. It stands in the middle of the large village green and was built around 1400, though parts of it may be earlier and there have been many alterations and additions since then. The bellcote was added about 1720 and the church was restored twice during the 19th Century. There are several medieval grave-slabs in the church, as well a gabled Roman tombstone from High Rochester

Church Services

For dates and times of services 

 use the link to diary of services

Diary of services  

The church is prominently situated in Elsdon Village. Click map for details.

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Behind the picture postcard views of Elsdon lies a rich tapestry of history. Once the largest parish in England stretching 33 miles up to the Scottish Border, Elsdon was the undisputed capital of Redesdale for many centuries.

 The huge earthworks of motte and bailey castle built by the Norman Lords of Redesdale and the later fortified Tower that dominate the village, are visible reminders of Elsdon’s turbulent past especially in the days of the Border Reivers, together with its strategic importance as a frontier settlement in a lawless area

Inspired Futures

Elsdon and the wider community are very excited at the prospect of making St. Cuthbert’s church fit for its mission in the 21st century.

Eighteen churches were initially selected through the ‘Inspired Futures’ programme for restoration and re-ordering. Out of these, six were shortlisted and out of these St. Cuthbert’s was the only one chosen from Northumberland!   

Saint Cuthbert

Cuthbert: Our Christian heritage.

A story and an inspiration.