The village of Duffus is a  mile or so from Duffus Castle.

It is home to another ancient monument in St Peter’s Church. This plaque is on the wall by the site entrance:-

An information board is in the grounds:-

The church itself:-

Interior:-

Once again, as at Duffus Castle we heard the sound of a jet fighter. This time I remembered to take a video:-

Our friend, who grew up in Roker, (yes where the famous stadium was situated) took us to local landmark St Peter’s Church, Monkwearmouth, one of the oldest in England, which is associated with the Venerable Bede of whom I read once that he astonished his contemporaries by being able to read without sounding out the words. (Or was that St Augustine?)

West Door (now not used):-

Side view. The stone courses on the ground mark out the original extent of the church buildings:-

Model of St Peter’s Church, Monkwearmouth, plus Viking Longship:-

Ceiling above chancel:-

Stained glass window, and altar:-

Roll of Honour:-

Effigy of Baron William, builder of nearby Hylton Castle. The Hyltons were one of the Great Families of the Parish as in the notice:-

The Hilton effigy information:-