Chapels · North East England
Hylton Chapel
In or near Offerton.
Hylton Chapel — Grade I listed chapel in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pallion · 1.9 km
- Free entry
About
Hylton Chapel is a chapel in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Washington and Gateshead South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pallion, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area SR5.
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Official information
Hylton Castle is a historic gatehouse-tower built around 1400, showcasing intricate royal and family heraldry. Visitors can explore the castle's architecture and learn about its history through guided tours that need to be pre-booked.
Place summary
Hylton Chapel is a Grade I listed chapel located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Sunderland (postcode SR5). Established in 1150, it is an example of Norman-medieval architecture, notable for its historical significance and preservation.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9228, -1.4425
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR5 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Pallion — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527474 (CC0)
- commons: St Catherine's chapel, Hylton Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hylton Chapel?
- Hylton Chapel is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR5 3PA), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Hylton Chapel?
- Hylton Chapel — Grade I listed chapel in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hylton Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Pallion, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR5 3PA.
- When was Hylton Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Hylton Chapel a listed building?
- Hylton Chapel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Hylton Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Hylton Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hylton Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Pallion, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR5 3PA.