Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Peter
In or near Stocksfield.
Church of St Peter — church in Bywell, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stocksfield · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter is a parish church in the Scottish Lowlands. It dates from the Anglo-Saxon period of British history. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stocksfield, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area NE43.
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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 Peter is an Anglo-Saxon church located in the parish of Bywell, in the Scottish Lowlands (postcode NE43). It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its historical significance, and situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.9475, -1.9246
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bywell
- Postcode
- NE43 7AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 750
- Nearest railway station
- Stocksfield — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527519 (CC0)
- commons: Bywell St. Peter - geograph.org.uk - 1570129.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE43 7AD), in the parish of Bywell.
- What is Church of St Peter?
- Church of St Peter — church in Bywell, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Stocksfield, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE43 7AD.
- When was Church of St Peter built?
- Built or established in 750.
- Is Church of St Peter a listed building?
- Church of St Peter is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Peter free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter?
- The nearest railway station is Stocksfield, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE43 7AD.