Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Mary
In or near Prudhoe.
Church of St Mary — church in Ovingham, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary is a parish church in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 0.3 km away.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1150, it is an example of Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.9679, -1.8688
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ovingham
- Postcode
- NE42 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Prudhoe — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527532 (CC0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church, Ovingham - geograph.org.uk - 1051332.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE42 6AB), in the parish of Ovingham.
- What is Church of St Mary?
- Church of St Mary — church in Ovingham, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE42 6AB.
- When was Church of St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE42 6AB.