Castles · North West England
Church of St John
In or near Carlisle.
Church of St John — a castle in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral · 5.3 km
About
Church of St John is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its historical significance within the region. As a place of worship, it reflects the architectural styles and cultural heritage of its time. Visitors can expect to explore the church's features and the surrounding landscape typical of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9279, -2.8629
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA6 4QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287874 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John?
- Church of St John is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4QW), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is Church of St John?
- Church of St John — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Church of St John?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4QW.
- Is Church of St John a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Church of St John charge admission?
- Church of St John typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Church of St John?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4QW.