Historic churches · North East England
Church of the Holy Cross
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Church of the Holy Cross — Grade I listed church in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Church of the Holy Cross 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 within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area NE49.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade I listed church located in Haltwhistle, in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Eden and Tributaries, as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the North Pennines.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9700, -2.4584
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Haltwhistle
- Postcode
- NE49 0BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527544 (CC0)
- commons: Church of the Holy Cross, Haltwhistle - geograph.org.uk - 575014.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of the Holy Cross?
- Church of the Holy Cross is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE49 0BT), in the parish of Haltwhistle.
- What is Church of the Holy Cross?
- Church of the Holy Cross — Grade I listed church in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE49 0BT.
- When was Church of the Holy Cross built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of the Holy Cross a listed building?
- Church of the Holy Cross is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of the Holy Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Church of the Holy Cross is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of the Holy Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Church of the Holy Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE49 0BT.