is still there, to remind us that in the Dark Ages the outcasts were banned from the house of God. "Churchyards can be little havens for wildlife, as they are often quiet and undisturbed." Ancient yews offered a sanctuary for the region's wildlife, one of which [in St Cuthbert's churchyard] is believed to be up to 2,000 years old. See also Beltingham River Shingle, a Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of the village. References External links Villages in Northumberland