St Giles, Chollerton

St Giles, Chollerton, Nr Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4TF View on map

12th - 14th century parish church built on site of 11th century wooden church. Restored and Gothicised 1873. Contains Roman monolithic columns from Corstopitum (Corbridge Roman site), re used Roman altar and 13th century font with Jacobean cover. Elaborately carved 17th century choir stalls and altar back. Organ by Father Schmidt, given to the church in 1850.

Opening Arrangements

All year: daily 8.30am - dusk. Additional access contacts: Mr Ken Carlisle (tel: 01434 689996) or Mr Jim Wainwright (tel: 01434 230464).

Directions

On A6079 (Hexham to Rothbury). Rail: Hexham (6 miles), Corbridge (7 miles). Bus: Route 689 from Hexham (on Tuesdays and Fridays- it is not possible to return to Hexham using this service on Tuesday and Fridays). PCL Bus service on a Saturday.

Parking Spaces

8

Some on-street parking and also at the vicarage.

WC

Yes