Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Mary Magdalene
In or near Whalton.
Church of St Mary Magdalene — church in Whalton, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth · 8.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary Magdalene is a parish church in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1050, it dates from the Anglo-Saxon period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 8.3 km away.
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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 Mary Magdalene is a Grade I listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1050, it reflects the architectural style of the Anglo-Saxon era. The site is also designated as part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1259, -1.7967
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Whalton
- Postcode
- NE61 3XH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527694 (CC0)
- commons: Whalton SChurch (column).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 3XH), in the parish of Whalton.
- What is Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene — church in Whalton, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE61 3XH.
- When was Church of St Mary Magdalene built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene a listed building?
- Church of St Mary Magdalene is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary Magdalene is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary Magdalene free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary Magdalene is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Magdalene?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 3XH. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.