Branxton Church near to the site of the 1513 Battle of Flodden fought between the English and Scottish which saw the English victorious.

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There has been a church at this site since the 12th century. It is said that the dedication should be to St Paulinus who brought Christianity to the Glendale area in the 7th century rather than to St Paul. The current church dates to 1849, and little is known about its history before this time of rebuilding by Durham architects Bonomi and Cory. Age can still be seen, however, in the 12th-century chancel arch. St Paul’s played a significant role in the aftermath of the Battle of Flodden. Acting as a temporary mortuary, the bodies of King James IV and many of his slain nobles were brought here after the fighting. Today, the church sends out a message of reconciliation – be sure to take a closer look at the ‘Go in Peace’ Flodden memorial doors.

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Location: Branxton, Northumberland, England, UK
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