Periods

Religion in Northeast England Over the Ages

This section of the website explains how different religions have left their mark on the very ground we walk on today, offering brief but fascinating glimpses into subjects such as prehistoric and Roman pagan rituals, early Christian traditions, and the religious changes of the medieval and industrial periods.

It is anticipated that these sections will be enhanced from time to time. Registered project volunteers will be notified by email whenever large-scale enhancements are made.

Mesolithic

10,000 – 4,000BC

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Neolithic – Early Bronze Age

c.4000 – 1500 BC

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Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age

800BC – c.70AD

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Roman

c70–410AD

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Early Medieval

AD410-1066

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Medieval

1066-1530

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Post-medieval and modern

AD1530-1900

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