It is thought that a church existed on this site as early as 1130. William Newton rebuilt the medieval nave in 1790 including a square tower with a short spire above the belfry at the west end. The original churchyard was closed to burials in 1874 and a civil cemetery was opened. This cemetery is maintained by the council and the churchyard is looked after by the parish.
Charles William Mitchell is buried at St Bartholomews. An artist who exhibited at the Royal Academy, his painting Hypatia can be seen at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. His grave is enclosed behind iron railings.
There is also a rather sad memorial to two young brothers Charles Robertson Beaton and John George Robertson Beaton who drowned at Benton on Christmas Eve 1923.
Charles William Mitchell is buried at St Bartholomews. An artist who exhibited at the Royal Academy, his painting Hypatia can be seen at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. His grave is enclosed behind iron railings.
There is also a rather sad memorial to two young brothers Charles Robertson Beaton and John George Robertson Beaton who drowned at Benton on Christmas Eve 1923.
Thomas Greenfield (1810-1836) Miner
"As he was descending Killingworth Colliery the chain broke and he fell down the shaft, a depth of 180 fathoms. In respect of his character as a friend, a son, and a Christian his comrades have subscribed to erect this stone"
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