Mind the Gap: Sign the Place North Viability Gap Campaign Vistry North East will once again work with social provider Beyond Housing after being selected by Homes England for the final part of the 650-home Teesside development secured planning permission for a latest phase of 204 properties at Kirkleatham Beyond Housing will acquire 123 of the 204 phase three properties for shared ownership (80) The remaining 81 houses will be marketed for sale Vistry North East is already working on phases one and two which together comprise 375 homes for sale shared ownership and private and affordable rent; along with a supported living village of 75 homes for people with a specific housing need said: “It is fantastic to be starting work on our new development here in Kirkleatham and to again be working with Beyond Housing to deliver even more high-quality housing for the local community “Our earlier phases have already played a huge part in improving both the housing choice and standard in the area Whether people are looking to buy outright to rent privately or to access supported housing options – through means such as affordable rent rent to buy or in an extra care setting – our mixed tenure approach is providing options and opportunities available to all.” Vistry North East was chosen by Homes England to complete the £44m third phase of the £119m project Homes England said: “We are pleased to see the third and final phase of the residential development start on site Vistry North East is a valued partner which has responded to Homes England’s challenge to deliver high quality homes at an accelerated pace “Residential development commenced at Kirkleatham in 2020 If the end of 2026 target for this phase is met 654 homes of various tenures will have been delivered in a short period of time benefiting a wide section of the Redcar community.” The latest phase at Kirkleatham will see a mix of two to five bed homes created It is expected the first residents will be able to move into the third phase homes in October this year with completion of all third phase properties expected in summer 2026 said: “The successful partnership between Vistry and Beyond Housing through all three phases of the development has maximised the opportunities for delivery of high-quality new homes “The commencement of the final phase of this popular development will deliver more new homes with a wide range of tenures providing options to suit all customers.” Vistry Group describes itself as the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed tenure homes Mostly working through the Countryside Partnerships brand the wider group also includes Linden Homes Vistry North East is currently active on 15 construction sites around the North East region with a gross development value of £630m working with six housing associations and seven local authorities Schemes at a former hospital site in Morpeth and in Stockton-on-Tees were approved in late 2023 Beyond Housing is one of the largest registered 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for the political machinations behind the controversial Freeport So it’s good to see a small-scale project punching above its weight and revitalising a community in a part of town undergoing significant regeneration Saint Hilda’s Church and Kirkleatham Parish Centre is a bit of a mouthful but what it means is a multipurpose community building for activities ranging from solitary prayer to Zumba the £600,000 the building replaces a structurally failing 1960s church that stood aloof in a grassy field the new building holds its own against Asda and its car park opposite screen-printed clerestory artwork and salvaged dalle-de-verre glass signals the continuity and renewal of a long cultural tradition an important figure in this part of the north-east who continued the monastic tradition of Lindisfarne by founding an abbey at Whitby in the seventh century Some of this history is reflected in the design of the new building alongside references to the area’s boatbuilding tradition and legacy of heavy industry and offshore wind turbines all surface in the seven-metre-long screen-printed glass frieze The participation of the congregation throughout and the salvaging and restoration of iconic artist-made dalle-de-verre windows from the existing church have helped to bake-in a sense of continuity The façade is composed of natural larch fins the main hall functions as a nave for religious services and a flexible hall for everything else (taekwondo and there is a community kitchen onto the main hall in which The project won a RIBA Northeast Regional Award with involvement of the local parish also recognised by the RIBA judges who awarded it Northeast Client of the Year © Built Environment and Architecture Media Ltd 2025 We use cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website analyse your use of our products and services assist with our promotional and marketing efforts These cookies are necessary for the website to function 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will not experience our targeted advertising across different websites These cookies are necessary to display content from social networks such as Facebook In such a way that you can share our content with your favourite social networks Chance de Silva has created a building that is at the heart of its community adopting a confident application of materiality light and space that achieves a timeless beauty while its client has won the North East Client of the Year award working with Kirkleatham Parochial Church Council has created a building that is the beating heart of its community The bond between the client Rob Nightingale and architect Stephen Chance is obvious built over a design journey that has included multiple funding applications and challenges The long journey that the client and architect have embarked upon will continue with plans in place to enhance the immediate surroundings of this low-budget gem St Hilda’s is intensively used and obviously loved by the community It does everything simply and without fuss but then goes beyond with a confident application of materiality light and space that achieves a timeless and straightforward beauty The result is a compact and hardworking structure which communicates obvious care over the details Newly designed stained glass reflects the setting by integrating images of the local industrial heritage The building strikes a dynamic silhouette that references the nearby landmark Roseberry Topping Nightingale has steered this deceptively simple project through a maze of funding submissions steering the project from the original failing building to a place that serves both the church and the wider community a place that is genuinely warm and welcoming functional decisions have been made regarding the layout of space but the arrangement makes the most of daylight The result is a place that lifts the mood the instant you walk through the door The main space is versatile and booked every day of the week for an enormous variety of uses The building stands apart from the surrounding architecture and does so in a sensitive and beautiful way drawing attention to itself in a subtle and understated fashion The external timber is beautifully detailed and windows from the former church have been retained conserved and reused with care by all involved One member of the North East jury commented about St Hilda’s: ‘The thing which made this most special for me was the people they’re making sure they share it with as many people as possible.’ See the rest of the RIBA North East winners here. And all the RIBA Regional Awards here If you want to understand the whole RIBA Awards process visit architecture.com RIBA Regional Awards 2023 sponsored by Gaggenau, EH Smith and Autodesk  Latest articlesRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar20 May 2025SpecRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar Chelsea Waterfront integrates public realm and affordable housing to hold out the possibility of an inclusive future Baillie Baillie Architects used contemporary techniques while drawing inspiration from local traditions Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience You can follow the link provided here to tailor your experience Festival of Thrift organisers have announced plans to relocate for its 2023 celebration of sustainable living.  After seven joyful years based in Kirkleatham Redcar the annual national festival will continue its journey across Tees Valley to the new location of Billingham in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees.    The festival will be celebrating for the final time in Redcar in its tenth anniversary year on the Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 2022.  Festival of Thrift was born in Darlington back in 2012 and moved to Redcar in 2016 when the town was experiencing a period of challenge after the demise of the steelworks Since then the festival has attracted over 180,000 visitors and created significant economic uplift to the area Redcar is now on the brink of a major town centre development and is in a period of cultural growth across the borough.    Emma Whitenstall Festival of Thrift's Executive Director said: "Festival of Thrift is dedicated to shining a light on the Tees Valley celebrating the area's individuality and the strength of its people and the best way to do that is to move around the area and showcase the communities from within.  Redcar is in a great place with the Town Deal and the new cultural hub and we feel the time is right to move on to another location "The move to Billingham is in line with Stockton-on-Tees' borough-wide events programme and a direct response to consultation carried out with residents in recent years.  The festival will also be an important part of connecting the community with the Council's ambitious Environmental Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Strategy.  "The seven years we have spent in Redcar have been utterly magical and we will be very sad to leave Kirkleatham but we are extremely confident that we are leaving Redcar in a better place than when we arrived There is no other place that we would rather celebrate our tenth celebration and we look forward to welcoming everyone in September as we come together and share achievable and creative ways to make the shift to thrift."  Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Health said: "We're delighted to be working in partnership with Festival of Thrift and will also be making a significant financial commitment to host this well-established and nationally-renowned event in Billingham next year.  "Billingham will make an ideal venue for the Festival which pulls in tens of thousands of visitors and provides a major boost to the local economy while also spreading an important environmental message about sustainable living.  "This comes at a time when we're working very hard to support events across the Borough which seen the council support the likes of Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance Thornaby Show and the recent Christmas events in Norton and Yarm we're also pleased that the Festival of Thrift organisers are planning a series of related activities in some of our other townships in the build-up to the event."  Redcar and Cleveland Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Culture said: "The Festival of Thrift has been a fantastic addition to the events calendar in Redcar and Cleveland over the past seven years providing residents and visitors with the opportunity to celebrate sustainability and make the shift to thrift "We are fully supportive of the festival and had confirmed support this year and for a further three years for the period of 2023 to 2026 we appreciate that the festival was always designed to be an event that moved around and whilst we are disappointed it will be leaving us after this years' event we are pleased that it will be staying in the Tees Valley and taking up its new home for the next three years in Billingham.  "The Kirkleatham site has provided a stunning backdrop for the festival and I am sure that the thousands of visitors to the festival have fond memories of past events and discovering how they can make small changes in their lives that will add up to a big difference for the future of our planet.  "We are really looking forward to this years' festival and celebrating the 10th anniversary of thrift in style at Kirkleatham on the 24th and 25th September."  The theme for this year's Festival of Thrift's tenth anniversary festival in Redcar on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 2022 is 'Our Common Wealth' aligning with the 2022 Commonwealth Games but also exploring in more depth what our own common wealth is - what do we share What do we have in common?  The Festival of Thrift team are busy finalising a programme featuring artists and activities from across the globe and much closer to home to entertain festivalgoers and highlight sustainability issues.  Ethical enterprises such as the local makers craftspeople and artists who trade and provide workshops and entertainment will return in force for the festival weekend in September with plenty of advice on how to live sustainably.  Festival of Thrift's Fashion Show will return for the September festival weekend featuring a range of sustainable and slow fashion outfits created by some of the UK's up and coming young designers.    To find out more about Festival of Thrift sign up at the Festival of Thrift website or follow the festival's social media feeds @festivalofthrift on Facebook and Instagram.  Festival of Thrift is funded thanks to generous support from Arts Council England Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority Festival of Thrift CIC is a community interest company which celebrates sustainable living through creative cooperation; building and sustaining resilient communities working with high quality socially engaged artists and reaching out locally and across the UK to audiences of all backgrounds.  the festival was initially mounted at award-winning Lingfield Point grown out of a former knitting factory and host to various businesses The festival was co-founded by Gerardine Hemingway MBE and was managed via the company.  Stella Hall was appointed first festival Director in early 2013 and has led the team since becoming co Director in 2021 with the appointment of Emma Whitenstall The first festival was a more modest affair and expected to attract 5-10,000 people Over 25,000 folks flocked in over the weekend and it has grown ever since with 50,000 visitors attending the 2021 event In 2015 Festival of Thrift CIC was established when the Lingfield Point site was purchased by Clearbell plc This coincided with an invitation to Stella Hall from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to mount an event in Redcar after the closure of the steelworks She proposed the move of Festival of Thrift to Kirkleatham where it has remained.    Festival of Thrift is now a key national and Tees Valley organisation including a pandemic edition in 2020 online positioning artists as inspirers to action and change on sustainability The festival team is now building a year-round programme and planning for the 2022 large-scale weekend event on September 24 and 25 This year's theme of 'Our Common Wealth' will explore what we have in common - what is our "wealth" For Council news direct to your inbox sign up to our My Council Newsletter Image: Patrick Ziza at the Festival of Thrift 2021 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is on the hunt for a design team to restore and convert a Grade II*-listed stable block in Kirkleatham The team chosen for the contract will complete a feasibility study exploring a range of potential future uses for the deteriorating James Gibbs-designed structure which was originally constructed as part of the estate of former Lord Mayor of London William Turner The project is part of a wider council-backed initiative to transform Kirkleatham into a new cultural A £5.1 million conversion of the estate’s walled garden into a new catering and horticultural academy designed by Ian Darby Partnership is due to start on site in April According to the brief: ‘Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is seeking quotations for market testing business planning and the production of concept designs that will form the basis for a regionally-significant project to restore and bring new life to the Grade 2* Kirkleatham Estate Stable Block and its environs ‘The objectives are to identify the most sustainable mix of uses that deliver a cultural and public-facing facility We are also interested in if or how part of the space or operation of the building might incorporate innovative and learning opportunities for example through making links with some of our major local businesses and education or training programmes.’ Kirkleatham is a small village 4.8 kilometres south of Redcar which occupies the former parkland of William Turner’s country estate The original hall was demolished in the 1950s but other key surviving buildings include a James Gibbs-designed alms house and William Wakefield’s 1692 Free School which has been transformed into a local history museum The local authority aims to transform the Kirkleatham into a new regional centre for recreation health and wellbeing – providing a catalyst for regeneration of the wider area The latest project will create a new public-facing facility – such as a gallery restaurant or market – inside the 1,000m² disused stable block which has been the subject of several arson attempts over the years The winning team will conduct market testing and produce a business planning and concept designs for the conversion of the structure The deadline for applications is 2pm on 2 March View the contract notice for more information Redcar & Cleveland Borough CouncilRedcar & Cleveland HouseKirkleatham StreetREDCARTS10 1RT Tel: 01642 774774Email: procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Hutchison Ports is recruiting a design team for its new £9 million… An open international contest is being held for a major €27.5 million… An international design and build contest is being held for 25 new… The UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) has… Take a look at some of the pictures we discovered in our archive of Kirkleatham Hall Museum By Carl O'Hara · 14 January 2021 Kirkleatham Hall museum has hosted exhibitions to the public since 1981 Here we look back on some of the most memorable exhibitions the museum has shown In 2000 the anchor from the Finnish Barque Birger In December of the same year the James Bond exhibition came to the museum Curator Phil Philo can be seen here with Little Nellie Andy Reed opts for  a bottle of Bond Beer is also pictured in 1999 when it successfully bid at auction for 11 items of armour showed young visitors from Buenos Aires some local wildlife This feature is currently only available for website users We will update you once it is accessible through the InYourArea app LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} Register  Login Elior has won an £18m contract to manage the catering at the historic Kirkleatham Walled Garden in Redcar The 10-year contract will include the launch of a catering and horticultural academy which will provide 160 traineeships and apprenticeships to the local community The Grade II-listed walled garden reopened to the public on 25 August after a six-year refurbishment and features formal gardens It is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors a year Elior will create a ‘garden-to-plate’ offering with the café serving hot meals and hot and cold drinks Catering options in the pavilion will range from silver service and canapes to casual dining and buffet lunches Elior will manage all aspects of the attraction including ticketing and admissions Apprentices and trainees from the on-site academy will be able to gain experience working in the gardens leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said: “We’re delighted to have [Elior] on board and we’re looking forward to seeing them transform this stunning heritage property into a thriving tourist attraction.” added: “We’re looking forward to creating a venue that will boost the economy in the region: inspiring and exciting visitors while providing valuable skills and experience for local learners And we’ve created an exciting business model that will drive the site forward and deliver against these outputs.” Sign Up Jacobs Media is a company registered in England and Wales Check if you already have access from your company or university With a MRW subscription you’ll get access to: Students at Kirkleatham Hall School are celebrating the completion of a £2.7m extension to their school The investment has allowed for the creation of a purpose-built rebound centre a new single storey extension for two new classrooms a sensory/therapy room as well as doubling the size of the school’s man hall widening corridors and creating a new main entrance and reception area The school has been able to increase their capacity to meet the needs of more children and young adults who require a specialist provision ensuring that fewer pupils and their families have to travel outside of the borough provides support to pupils between the ages of two and 19 who have a wide range of learning difficulties Head teacher Paul McLean said: “The extension has allowed us to offer more places to students within our borough but also to massively improve our current offer to existing students “The purpose-built rebound hall will allow students to have their physical needs met through the implementation of specific physio programs alongside developing communication and the student’s focus and attention “The new hall at the front of school affords us the opportunity to once again eat together as a whole school community “It also provides us with a space to host events and shows and allows us to develop our role as the lead inclusion school for sport across the Tees Valley.” Cllr Alison Barnes cabinet member for Children at Redcar and Cleveland Council said: “The children at Kirkleatham Hall School deserve the best we can offer and these improvements will help their wonderful staff to deliver just that “It also means that more children and young people in our borough will be able to attend the school which will help families across the area “I would like to thank everyone who was involved in this project and who brought it to a successful conclusion.” managing director at Logic Architects which helped create the new space said: “The extensions and remodelling doubled the size of the assembly hall created a specialist therapeutic rebound hall two dedicated classrooms in addition to an extended school office all designed to minimise energy use and ensure all new and existing teaching spaces benefit from natural light and ventilation.” The project has been funded by Redcar and Cleveland Council the Department for Education and the school A dazzling array of stunning silver centrepieces are looking their beautiful best thanks to a polished performance from staff at a Leeds mansion The team at Temple Newsam House have been giving the family silver some delicate care and attention preparing it to go on show to the public in a newly-revamped display The collection includes a huge variety of spectacular treasures which have graced the dining tables and trophy rooms of aristocrats through the ages Among the impressive examples on display include the ornate silver gilt Doncaster Gold Cup Also on display in the house’s Treasures Gallery is the Kirkleatham Centrepiece crafted in 1731 during the reign of George II Made up of a central tureen with detachable branches for separate components it was made by goldsmiths David Willaume and his sister Anne Tanqueray for Cholmley Turner of Kirkleatham Other precious pieces which can be seen include the breath-taking silver epergne from 1759 a particularly elaborate example of a table decoration which became the height of fashion in the middle of the 18th century The one-of-a-kind epergne was owned by the legendary Paris fashion writer and hostess the Hon Mrs Daisy Fellowes known as one of the most daring style icons of her time Also on display are a collection of late 18th century antique gold snuff boxes which were recently returned to the house after being stolen by a mystery thief more than 40 years ago the precious objects were pilfered in 1981 vanishing without a trace and with a culprit never identified They were recently recovered after being found on sale at auction said: “Every one of these spectacular objects has its own unique and fascinating story to tell and having them all on display together captures the astonishing ingenuity of silversmiths through the ages “Ensuring every last one of these pieces looks its best has been a huge task but it’s a genuine labour of love for the team at the house and we can’t wait for visitors to see the collection in all its glory.” the treasures gallery also contains a collection of ceramics and glassware related to the Ingram family Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy said: “Conserving and protecting these stunning historic treasures requires an incredible level of dedication and expertise and it’s a real tribute to the skill of our museums and galleries team to see such a beautiful collection of objects on display “It’s a privilege to be able to visit and view them in the beautiful surroundings of Temple Newsam and to learn about the history and heritage of the house and the city.” For more information about visiting Temple Newsam, including opening hours and entry prices, please visit: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/temple-newsam Official local authority website for Leeds providing information on local services More from this author An eight-year-old’s artwork has been chosen to feature on the front of the 2017 Teesside community calendar a pupil at Kirkleatham Hall school in Redcar took part in a competition that asked local schoolchildren to create a picture around the theme “Things I like about me” His picture will now be seen in the 20,000 households near the Wilton Billingham and North Tees industrial sites that receive the calendar and will feature alongside the work of 12 other pupils The competition was judged by the mayors of Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton with representatives of companies that financially support the calendar the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive teachers and parents from nine primary schools (plus A-listers Spongebob Squarepants and Peppa Pig) attended the awards ceremony at Middlesbrough college’s STEM centre the calendar – organised by local companies –  tells local residents key health and safety information such as times of alarm tests on the industrial sites Featured picture: (L-R) Stockton mayor Ken Dixon and Linda Dixon Thomas Neal and Redcar and Cleveland mayor Barry Hunt and website in this browser for the next time I comment Website by Creative Sponge A development of new industrial units in Redcar has been given the go-ahead for 2021 Commercial property developer Priority Space is behind the £3.5m development at Kirkleatham Business Park in a joint venture with construction and fit-out specialists Simpson Planning permission has been gained from Redcar and Cleveland Council to build more than 30,000 square feet of speculative industrial workspace on a two-acre plot Construction of 17 units ranging in size from 1,248 to 2,260 square feet is due to start in March and complete in October with enquiries for sale or lease handled by Richard Scott of Cushman Wakefield and Jonathan Simpson of Connect Property North East The Kirkleatham business park is home to large engineering companies such as Elring Klinger (GB) and Geocore Site investigations It also neighbours Wilton International Complex (ICI) home to global chemical and process companies Sabic said: “Our core mission as commercial developers is to stimulate and support regeneration by creating sustainable workspaces for small and medium sized businesses in targeted areas “Redcar is an important part of Tees Valley’s bid to transform itself in to a 21st century base for advanced manufacturing and engineering “We hope these new units will enable diverse SMEs to get in on this action said “We are excited to be working in a joint venture with Priority Space creating new workspace and supporting local economic growth.” The new units will be located on the A1042 Kirkleatham Lane Just a couple of miles from Redcar town centre and the seafront the site is within easy reach of Teesport docks and Middlesbrough These new-build units will be Priority Space’s first phase in a planned development of 24 acres at Kirkleatham business park The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response XFASTINDEX was chosen by Homes England to complete the third phase of the £119m Kirkleatham Green project in April this year and submitted a planning application in May work on the third phase is expected to begin next month and will include the creation of affordable homes homes for private rent and homes for open market sale under the Linden Homes brand Countryside Partnerships is already working on phase one and two of the project – constructing 375 homes for sale shared ownership and private and affordable rent – and a specialist residential village of 75 homes for people with a specific housing need An aerial view of the Kirkleatham Green development Countryside Partnerships North East is currently active on 12 construction sites around the region with a gross development value of £440m and has contracts with eight housing associations and seven local authorities Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk 1 hour Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is undertaking early market engagement for infrastructure works. 18 hours Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia. 1 hour Innovative tracked carrier manufacturer among 2025 King’s Award for Enterprise recipients 1 hour Modular construction business Integra Buildings has received royal recognition for its approach to sustainability. 2 hours MTX Contracts has been selected as the preferred bidder to build a diagnostic centre in Pitsea, Essex. 2 hours House-builder Springfield Properties has promoted Darren Thomson to construction director for its north of Scotland operations. © 2025 The Construction Index [Company No ' + response[i].created_nice + ' ' + response[i].description + ' Redcar is a seaside resort in the north east of England which originated as a fishing town in the 14th century and has the world's oldest surviving lifeboat Redcar covers the TS10 postcode which includes the wards of Coatham The local authority is Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Sign up to our newsletter for free Redcar updates and breaking news by email Smaller than a can of Coke and half the length of an Eagle Owl feather baby owls don't come much smaller - or cuter - than Hercules But what this burrowing owl lacks in stature he is already brimming with confidence and is making a big impression on all he meets Centre director Craig Wesson said: “Burrowing owls are native to the plains and prairies of the United States They are notoriously feisty little creatures and Hercules is no exception with a look of fierce determination on his face he thinks he can take on almost anything.” The little guy is being hand-reared at the centre and when he is older will hopefully take part in flying displays and education outreach visits Craig said: “Allowing him to encounter lots of different sights and sounds at a young age means that by the time he is an adult he will take it all in his stride - although to be honest “He will never grow up to be the biggest owl on the block and he's certainly got a big name to live up to but he’s definitely got a huge future ahead of him.” Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Medievalists.net A stunning collection of 7th century treasure shedding light on the extraordinary life of an Anglo-Saxon princess is set to be revealed to the public for the first time The astonishing artefacts – found in Loftus between 2005 and 2007 at the only known Anglo-Saxon royal burial site in North-East England – have been hailed by archaeologists as some of the rarest ever discovered Some of the pieces from the collection are associated with a rare ‘bed burial’ in which a female body is laid out on a decorated wooden bed accompanied by fine gold jewellery The remarkable finds include a striking gold pendant – said to be “unparallelled” in the Anglo-Saxon world – that would have belonged to a princess They were uncovered by Redcar archaeologist Steve Sherlock together with members of the Teesside Archaeological Society After their discovery the objects were declared treasure by a coroner and following a debate in the House of Commons they were allowed to remain in the Redcar & Cleveland area and purchased with the aid of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant the spectacular finds are set to be showcased to the public in an exhibition at Kirkleatham Museum The exhibition has been arranged by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and follows a painstaking process of conservation and research in recent years will offer visitors an unprecedented glimpse into life in Anglo-Saxon times A film – narrated by Teesside-born actor Stephen Tompkinson – will be shown while a 360-degree image of the excavation site can be viewed Visitors will be able to look inside an Anglo-Saxon house and there will be costumes for children to dress up in Replica jewels and pots can also be decorated while the museum’s Lillies cafe is serving up Anglo-Saxon banquets Mr Sherlock said: “This is a spectacular discovery that has attracted the imagination and attention of people from all over the country It is great for the region that these objects will go on display in Redcar.” Kirkleatham Museum curator Alan Pearce said: “Only 12 bed burial sites have ever been discovered and this was the first of its kind in the North-East so we are thrilled that these objects remained in this part of the world for public display “The importance of this exhibition is unprecedented for the museum and we can guarantee an amazing day out for all the family “The venue has truly been transformed to provide a fascinating insight into life in Anglo-Saxon times and the displays will allow people to take the closest possible look at findings of international repute.” A smaller-scale exhibition for residents of Loftus is taking place in the town hall Further information about the Anglo-Saxon Princess exhibition is available online at www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/museums or www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseum Source: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council We've created a Patreon for Medievalists.net as we want to transition to a more community-funded model We aim to be the leading content provider about all things medieval podcast and Youtube page offers news and resources about the Middle Ages We hope that are our audience wants to support us so that we can further develop our podcast and remove the advertising on our platforms This will also allow our fans to get more involved in what content we do produce Member Login