St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool
Our tour starts at the Norman doorway, now enclosed by the 1932 outer porch. It is
pure Norman workmanship, with chevron moulding, and must date from before the rest
of the church, which belongs to the Transitional period and was built about 1185
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This picture, taken during the 2007 Christmas Tree Festival, gives a good idea of
the splendid architecture which awaits the visitor. The photograph is taken through
the Rood Screen which was moved, in the 2003 re-
Behind the High Altar is the Brus Chapel, containing (perhaps) the tomb of Robert Brus IV.
In the North and South aisles are illuminated panels, some with interactive screens, which tell the story of the Headland. Sound wands are also available to give visitors extra information about features of their choice.
