St Chad was brother of St Ceed, on Ceeds death in 664 Chad became abbot of Lastingham Abbey.
The well contains a pump and more modern tap, but both are currently dry.
St Chads Well, Lastingham
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Young Ralph Cross
Show on map ‘Young Ralph’ is much better known than his older brother, being on the logo of the North York Moors National Park.
A cross at this location may date back as far as the 11th century, but the current cross is thought to be from the 18th century.
The cross is currently in three pieces after being damaged in the1960s (see photo) and 1980s. It actually seems to have been extended compared to this old postcard, and the “R” seems to be no longer there.
The common tale told is that of a farmer called Ralph erected the cross after finding the body of a traveller here, the hollow carved in the top of the cross being left to hold coins for anyone in need of help. My grandfather would always stop here and lift me up to put coins in the top.
Crypt at St Mary’s, Lastingham
Show on map The crypt at St Marys is believed to date from 1078 – 1086 and was built over the place where St Cedd was buried.
Inside are a number of fragments of crosses and earlier church buildings.
The pillar with snakes is thought to date from the 10th century, with a much simpler sword carved onto the stone in the background.
These two fragments in the foreground may be from an 8th century shrine.
St Cedds Well, Lastingham
Show on map This attractive well named after St Cedd of Lastingham was constructed in the 19th century, apparently reusing 12th century stone from Rosedale Abbey. Sadly the lions mouth is currently dry.
The wooden plaque reads.
CEDD
ABBIE LASTINGAE FUNDATOR
AD 654
OBIIT AD 664 ET SEPULTUS EST
IN ECCLASIA A DEXTRA ALTARIS
My Latin isn’t up to scratch, but Google Translate suggests he established the monastery at Lastingham in AD 654 (other websites suggest AD 658) and was buried in the church to the right of the altar in AD 664.
Old Ralphs Cross
Show on map ‘Old Ralph’ stands just a short distance from the very well known ‘Young Ralph’, famous for being on the logo of the national park.
The lesser visited Old Ralph could be as old as the 11th century, the Guisborough Charters of 1200AD mention a Crucem Radulphi, possibly named after Bishop Ralph of Guisborough Priory.
One face of the cross carries the inscription CD 1708 which was added for landowner Charles Duncombe.
Most moor crosses are way markers or land boundaries, rather than religious objects.
Park Presbyterian Church 1923, Middlesbrough
Show on map Park Presbyterian Church was built in 1923.
Its first minister was John N. Reid.
A number of other dedication stones exist, all from September 26th 1923.
Councillor W.A. Allan of Newcastle
Sir Robert A Bartram of Sunderland who owned the ship builders Bartram & Sons
Councillor S.A. Sadler Mayor of Middlesbrough, this is Stanley Sadler the son of Sir Samuel Sadler
Its now used by Seventh Day Adventists.
Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Middlesbrough
Show on map The Primitive Methodist Sunday School was built 18 years after the adjoining chuch in 1910.
It was sold off around 2002 and is now a Chinese buffet, but this carved sign is still above the side door.
Primitive Methodist Church, Middlesbrough
Show on map The Primitive Methodist Church opened Wednesday, 10th August 1892 at a cost of £4,000 for 700 worshippers. Designed by Mr J. Shield of Sunderland.
Messrs Perks and Sons Stockton and Middlesbrough, are the general contractors for the whole of the work; Mr Hewitson, Newcastle has the slating; and Messrs Rule Bros, Sunderland, the plastering.
A great number of inscribed stones are installed around the building.
Mr James MacDonald on behalf of the Sunday School, October 7 1891
In Memorium. Lucy Meredith died July 8 1891. JM.
Robert Clapham Esq. Vice Presedent of the PM Conference October 7 1891
Mr Thomas Pickering (date worn away, but presumable also October 7 1891 like the others)
Miss Wappatt and Mr James Clarke, October 7 1891
The building orginally had a much more ornate front but this became unstable, probably due to heavier traffic and was rebuilt in 1981 in a much simplified form.
Saltburn Friends Meeting House 1887
Show on map This building is currently occupied by the Saltburn Evangelical Church, although it’s 1887 date stone show its earlier incarnation as the Friends Meeting House.
It makes sense there would be a Quaker presence in Saltburn due to the influence of Henry Pease. Quaker worship started in Saltburn during 1869, an Allowed Meeting was created in 1873. It became a full Preparative Meeting in 1885 two year before this building, the Meeting closed in 1914.
The meeting house actually pre-dated the building of Leven Road as that doesnt exist on early maps.
Congregational Church, Loftus
Show on map The Congregational Church in Loftus dates from 1906, the builder was a Mr Charles Hebditch, who also married there.
In later years it was the Loftus United Reformed Church which closed in the 1990s. Sadly it’s now in a sad state of disrepair stuck in a stalled redevelopment as flats by a London owner. Its rare open-air pulpit has already been lost. It was apparently up for sale again for £30,000 in 2012.
One entrance carries the inscription “Bolton Memorial School” although I have not yet traces its exact origin. A large number of initialled stones appear around the base of the church, presumably placed to record those who contributed to its construction.
The corner stone carries the name Alderman C H Baines and a April 1906 date, so perhaps he opened it or layed the foundation ?