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St Mungo’s is the mother church of the North Tyne Valley. Up until the early 19th century, the original parish extended from Hadrian's Wall to Carter Bar and was at that time the largest parish in England; perhaps this helps to explain why the tiny village of Simonburn has such a large church.

There are some traces of an Anglican church from the 9th century, but the present building is mainly 13th century in origin with sensitive restorations made in 1762 and 1863.

The north aisle contains memorials to the Allgood family. The most notable is the modern marble wall monument by Matthew Noble in memory of Robert Lancelot Allgood and his wife Elizabeth. They died in 1854 and 1864 respectively. It shows in relief the spirit of faith standing on the rock of ages, with one hand resting on the cross and the other pointing heavenwards. It is lit from above.

The Church of St Mungo is a grade II* listed building (Link British Listed Buildings)

Link "The Great Parish of Simonburn" from Hadrian's Wall to Carter Bar

Link Northumbria.info

Link Wikipedia article about St Mungo