Godric | Objects, Setting & Important Places

Godric Objects/Places

Wear

The River Wear is the river which flows near Godric's hermitage. Godric loves the river and sits in it almost every day, even when the weather is extremely cold.

Finchale

Finchale is the name of the woods in which Godric's hermitage is located.

Durham

Durham is the closest city to Finchale. Godric travels there occasionally to attend Mass.

Walpole

Walpole is the town in which Godric was born.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is, according to Godric, the holiest city in the world. Jerusalem was the site of Christ's execution and thus has a special significance for Christians.

Bishop's Lynn

Bishop's Lynn is the town which is the site of the riot between Jews and Christians which takes Peregine Small's life. Bishop Flambard exiles Godric from the town for peddling relics.

Farne

Farne is an island where Godric hides his fortune. It also has a mystical significance to him, however, for while there he receives a vision of St. Cuthbert.