Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of Saints Peter and Paul — Grade I listed church in Longhoughton, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth · 4.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of Saints Peter and Paul 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 within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 4.2 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is located in Longhoughton, within the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1050, it is an Anglo-Saxon church and a Grade I listed building. The church is situated in a designated area of special scientific interest and an area of outstanding natural beauty, highlighting its ecological and scenic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4292, -1.6172
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Longhoughton
- Postcode
- NE66 3AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527750 (CC0)
- commons: The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Longhoughton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of Saints Peter and Paul?
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3AG), in the parish of Longhoughton.
- When was Church of Saints Peter and Paul built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of Saints Peter and Paul a listed building?
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of Saints Peter and Paul a protected site?
- Yes — Church of Saints Peter and Paul is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of Saints Peter and Paul free to visit?
- Yes, Church of Saints Peter and Paul is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of Saints Peter and Paul?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3AG.