Historic churches · North East England
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Meldon.
Church of St John the Baptist — church in Meldon, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth · 8.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 8.5 km away. Postcode area NE61.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed church located in the parish of Meldon in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1491, -1.8141
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Meldon
- Postcode
- NE61 3TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth — 8.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527820 (CC0)
- commons: St John the Baptist Church, Meldon - geograph.org.uk - 92897.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 3TW), in the parish of Meldon.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — church in Meldon, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE61 3TW.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 3TW. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.