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<< Our Photo Pages >> Heysham Rock-Cut tombs - Rock Cut Tomb in England in Lancashire

Submitted by Sunny100 on Friday, 14 June 2019  Page Views: 32919

Multi-periodSite Name: Heysham Rock-Cut tombs Alternative Name: Heysham Stone Graves, St Patrick's Rock Tombs
Country: England County: Lancashire Type: Rock Cut Tomb
Nearest Town: Morecambe  Nearest Village: Heysham
Map Ref: SD4098461655
Latitude: 54.047466N  Longitude: 2.902829W
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3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs
Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : the Rock cut tombs at St patricks Chapel Heysham taken 24/4/2011 (Vote or comment on this photo)
On the headland about 10m above St Peter's church, Heysham, Lancashire, there are two sets of rock-cut tombs or graves. They probably date from the 10th century. Each grave is cut out of the sandstone.

A set of six of these, two straight-sided and four body-shaped all with socket holes at the top where a wooden cross would have been placed. Two more rock-cut graves can be seen close by. The graves are often filled with rain water.

In 1970 a cemetary to the S of this site was excavated and 85 sets of bones were found and dated to the 10th-11th century. The rock cut graves are grade 1 listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Also of interest here is the ruined St Patrick's Chapel, possibly dating back to 750 AD or a little later. The rectangular-shaped chapel measures roughly 27 feet by 9 feet. One of the best bits is the curved Anglo-Saxon doorway. The stonework consists of large lumps of rough-hewn sandstone with thiner stonework sections between and at the top. St Patrick may well have visited this place in the 5th century, though the chapel is much later - although it could have been built to commemorate his landing here. Certainly this is quite a fascinating early Christian site.

This site is scheduled as Historic England List ID 1020535 (St Patrick's early Christian chapel and associated cemetery, Lower Heysham), with a number of associated records:
Rock cut tombs 10m west of chapel: List ID 1292902;
Chapel of St Patrick: List ID 1208949; and
Rock Cut Tombs 4m SE of chapel: List ID 1207215.

The Journal of Antiquities also includes an entry for the hogback - see their page for St Patrick’s Chapel And Rock Graves, Heysham, Lancashire, which includes photographs, directions for finding this site, a description, and a list of reference sources for more information.
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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs
Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : Heysham rock cut tombs taken in Infra Red 24/4/2011 (2 comments - Vote or comment on this photo)

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : St Patricks chapel itself taken 24/4/2011 (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : St Patricks chapel with later gravestonres in the forground. 24/4/2011 (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by AngieLake : The display in Lancaster Museum also featured this bird carving: part of a seat or throne excavated in the area of the ancient chapel and rock-cut tombs at Heysham. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by AngieLake : The main set of rock-cut tombs seem to be offering their contents up to the gods of the sea and distant mountains of Cumbria, despite this being a Christian site. ;-)

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by AngieLake : Looking over the main set of rock-cut tombs towards the ruins of St Patrick's chapel. (The shadows cast by my brother and his wife.)

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : The two (later date 0 gravestones at St patricks chapel Heysham. 24/4/2011

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : the Rock cut tombs at St patricks Chapel Heysham taken 24/4/2011

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by Sunny100 : The ruins of St Patrick's Chapel on the headland at Heysham. It is thought to date from the 8th century, but it's connection with St Patrick is tenuous.

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by cactus_chris : 20200808--Grave Troughs at St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham, Lancashire

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by Antonine : 2017

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by coin : The chapel doorway.

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by coin : Grave slab at Heysham

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by coin : The remains of the church

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by coin : The main collection of graves

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by coin : The pair of smaller tombs - can't help but wonder whether there are other tombs hidden beneath the grass...

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by AngieLake : National Trust sign showing footpath to 'The Barrows', a good way to access the rock-cut tombs.

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by AngieLake : Looking out through the doorway of St Patrick's chapel towards the two separate rock-cut tombs.

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by AngieLake : Beside the two rock-cut tombs, to the SE of St Patrick's chapel, looking towards the ruins.

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by AngieLake : Last week [Sept 2011] I visited Lancaster Museum and saw this interesting panel showing the many burials excavated in the area of the ancient chapel and the rock-cut tombs. I'd also visited the site back in May but haven't put up any pics yet.

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : Photo of the information board. O hope it can be read at the size im allowed to put up on the portal.

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by rldixon : What looks like two smaller rock cut tombs next to the Chapel of St. Patrick at Heysham. 24/4/2011

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Heysham Rock-Cut tombs submitted by Sunny100 : A close-up view of the six rock cut tombs at Heysham Head. They date from the 10th century. Socket holes at the top end of each grave would once have held wooden crosses.

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Heysham Viking Festival, July 20 & 21st 2019 by Andy B on Friday, 14 June 2019
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A truly unique family day out - July 20 & 21

https://www.facebook.com/heyshamvikings/photos/a.1695579837374644/2336133129985975/

Morecambe Bay Partnership will be joining in the fun at Heysham Viking Festival on the 21st and 22nd July. Come along to our stall to find out about our work around the Bay, including how we investigate and record its archaeology/history, look after beaches and create new visitor experiences such as The Bay Cycle Way. You will even have a chance to create your own mini-Hogback in clay inspired by the stunning example in St Peter's Church, Heysham.

The wider Viking Festival will include a living history encampment, parade, battle re-enactment, fairground, weapons display, craft stalls, combat competition, food and live music at the Heysham Cricket Club, on the Saturday night

https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/events/visit-morecambe-bay-partnership-heysham-viking-festival-1559648023
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Re: Heysham Rock-Cut tombs by Anonymous on Monday, 01 April 2019
In the description of the location, the text says the nearest town is Lancaster. I’m pretty sure the locals in Morecambe would argue that. Think this needs to be changed.
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Re: Heysham Rock-Cut tombs by AngieLake on Monday, 19 September 2011
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The National Trust own land at Heysham Head and their sign to The Barrows is another way to find the rock-cut tombs.
On this link there are also good photos of the site, and directions and helpful transport advice:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-heyshamhead
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