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The village's name means Church of St Oswald and the parish church is dedicated to Saint Oswald, King of Northumbria. The body of Oswald is believed to have been taken through the village.
An attractive village built of red sandstone, has a ruined castle which was inhabited for 500 years and a 15th century church which stands alone beside it.
The College is an outstanding building seat of the Featherstonehaugh family since 1613 and previously the home of 12 priests from the former ‘collegiate’ church
The Church of St Oswald has various additions including a 16th century chancel. There is a detached tower some distance away which was built in 1897
An attractive village built of red sandstone, has a ruined castle which was inhabited for 500 years and a 15th century church which stands alone beside it.
The College is an outstanding building seat of the Featherstonehaugh family since 1613 and previously the home of 12 priests from the former ‘collegiate’ church
The Church of St Oswald has various additions including a 16th century chancel. There is a detached tower some distance away which was built in 1897
- Type:
- Landmark