Historic churches · North East England
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton
In or near Benton.
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton — church in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Benton · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Bartholomew's Church is located in Long Benton, North Tyneside, with the postcode NE12 9NL. The nearest railway station is Benton, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.0160°, -1.5687°.
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Heritage listing
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton is the Anglican parish church of Longbenton, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. It is built in the Gothic Revival style.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Bartholomew's Church is a historic Church of England parish that has been serving the community for over a thousand years. It offers a variety of services and events that cater to people of all ages and backgrounds, promoting a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton is the Anglican parish church of Longbenton, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. It is built in the Gothic Revival style.
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Background
History
Whilst limited evidence exists of church activity round Benton from the 7th and 8th centuries, it is from the mid-12th century that the existence of the parish of Long Benton can be assured, as the church can name its rectors from 1150 to the present day. Dr G. W. D. Briggs, in his publication 'St. Bartholomew's Church', states that 'there is a reference to transfer of the advowson by Roger de Merlay dated 1251 and then of the foundation of a chantry in honour of the Virgin Mary by 'Adam of Benton' dated 23 December 1310. This foundation names the church of St Andrew in Benton.' In 1339/1340, the church was transferred to the patronage of Balliol College, Oxford, which still holds it. By…
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- Coordinates
- 55.0160, -1.5687
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE12 9NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Phone
- 0191 266 2015
- Nearest railway station
- Benton — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.stbartholomewschurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592604 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Bartholomew in Benton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton?
- St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE12 9NL), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton?
- St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton — church in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE12 9NL.
- Is St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton a listed building?
- St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton a protected site?
- Yes — St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton free to visit?
- Yes, St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE12 9NL.