Heritage Open Day: Come along to hear some fascinating facts in an iconic setting led by a knowledgeable member of the team. The church's history goes back to the 9th Century when Bishop Ecgred of Lindisfarne built the original church, which became the property of the community of St Cuthbert. Part of the tower on todays church survives from the 10th Century. The church is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.