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{{Short description|Village in County Durham, England}}
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{{Not to be confused with|Stanley, County Durham}}
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'''Stanhope''' {{IPAc-en|'|s|t|æ|n|ə|p}} is a village and [[civil parish]] in the [[County Durham (district)|County Durham]] district, in the ceremonial county of [[County Durham|Durham]], England. It lies on the [[River Wear]] between [[Eastgate, County Durham|Eastgate]] and [[Frosterley]], in the north-east of [[Weardale]]. The main [[A689 road]] over the [[Pennines]] is crossed by the [[B6278 road|B6278]] between [[Barnard Castle]] and [[Shotley Bridge]]. In 2001 Stanhope had a population of 1,633,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wear Valley Settlement Summary Sheets |publisher=Durham County Council |url=http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/Lookup/Wear%20Valley%20Settlement%20Summary%20Sheets%20Numbers/$file/Wear+Valley+Settlement+Summary+Sheets+Numbers.pdf|accessdate=4 August 2021 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007090304/http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/Lookup/Wear%20Valley%20Settlement%20Summary%20Sheets%20Numbers/%24file/Wear+Valley+Settlement+Summary+Sheets+Numbers.pdf |archivedate=7 October 2007}}</ref> in 2019 an estimate of 1,627, and a figure of 1,602 in the 2011 census for the ONS built-up-area which includes Crawleyside.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/northeastengland/county_durham/E34002949__stanhope/|title=Stanhope|publisher=City Population De|accessdate=5 July 2021}}</ref> In 2011 the parish population was 4,581.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11128965&c=DL13+2AD&d=16&e=62&g=6420365&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1437489156369&enc=1 |title=Parish population 2011 |access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref>
'''Stanhope''' {{IPAc-en|'|s|t|æ|n|ə|p}} is a market town<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stanhope Town Hall - Durham County Council |url=https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/22759/Stanhope-Town-Hall |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=www.durham.gov.uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225033624/https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/22759/Stanhope-Town-Hall |archive-date=25 February 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[civil parish]] in the [[County Durham (district)|County Durham]] district, in the ceremonial county of [[County Durham|Durham]], England. It lies on the [[River Wear]] between [[Eastgate, County Durham|Eastgate]] and [[Frosterley]], in the north-east of [[Weardale]]. The main [[A689 road]] over the [[Pennines]] is crossed by the [[B6278 road|B6278]] between [[Barnard Castle]] and [[Shotley Bridge]]. In 2001 Stanhope had a population of 1,633,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wear Valley Settlement Summary Sheets |publisher=Durham County Council |url=http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/Lookup/Wear%20Valley%20Settlement%20Summary%20Sheets%20Numbers/$file/Wear+Valley+Settlement+Summary+Sheets+Numbers.pdf|accessdate=4 August 2021 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007090304/http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/Lookup/Wear%20Valley%20Settlement%20Summary%20Sheets%20Numbers/%24file/Wear+Valley+Settlement+Summary+Sheets+Numbers.pdf |archivedate=7 October 2007}}</ref> in 2019 an estimate of 1,627, and a figure of 1,602 in the 2011 census for the ONS built-up-area which includes Crawleyside.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/northeastengland/county_durham/E34002949__stanhope/|title=Stanhope|publisher=City Population De|accessdate=5 July 2021}}</ref> In 2011 the parish population was 4,581.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11128965&c=DL13+2AD&d=16&e=62&g=6420365&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1437489156369&enc=1 |title=Parish population 2011 |access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref>


==Civil parish==
==Governance==
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The civil parish includes the settlements of [[Cornriggs]], [[Cowshill]], [[Daddry Shield]], [[Eastgate, County Durham|Eastgate]], [[Frosterley]], [[Ireshopeburn]], [[Lanehead]], [[St John's Chapel, County Durham|St John's Chapel]], [[Wearhead]] and [[Westgate, County Durham|Westgate]], all on the A689 road, and also [[Bollihope]], [[Bridge End, County Durham|Bridge End]], [[Brotherlee]], [[Copthill]], [[Crawleyside]], [[East Blackdene]], [[Hill End, County Durham|Hill End]], [[Lintzgarth]], [[New House, County Durham|New House]], [[Rookhope]] and [[West Blackdene]]. Other places it includes are [[Killhope]], [[Shittlehope]], [[Unthank, Stanhope|Unthank]] and [[White Kirkley]]. This gives it the largest parish area in England, at 221 km².<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://website.lineone.net/~pjoiner/genuki/DUR/Stanhope/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2005-11-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051201071353/http://website.lineone.net/~pjoiner/genuki/DUR/Stanhope/ |archive-date=2005-12-01}}</ref> It has some land in [[LCPs of Stanhope, Wolsingham and Tow Law|common]] with the neighbouring [[Wolsingham]] civil parish. On 31 December 1894 "Stanhope Urban" parish was formed from part of Stanhope parish, but on 1 April 1937 it was merged back. On 1 April 1946, 2,396 acres (969.6 ha) were transferred to the parish from Wolsingham.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10190034|title=Stanhope CP/AP through time |publisher=[[A Vision of Britain through Time]] |accessdate=29 July 2021}}</ref>
Stanhope parish is the largest parish area in England, at {{convert|221|km2|sqmi|order=flip}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://website.lineone.net/~pjoiner/genuki/DUR/Stanhope/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2005-11-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051201071353/http://website.lineone.net/~pjoiner/genuki/DUR/Stanhope/ |archive-date=2005-12-01}}</ref> It has some land in [[LCPs of Stanhope, Wolsingham and Tow Law|common]] with the neighbouring [[Wolsingham]] civil parish. On 31 December 1894 "Stanhope Urban" parish was formed from part of Stanhope parish, but on 1 April 1937 it was merged back. In 1894 Stanhope became an [[Urban district (England and Wales)|urban district]] which contained Stanhope Urban parish, on 1 April 1937 the urban district was abolished and merged with [[Weardale Rural District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10069040|title=Relationships and changes Stanhope UD through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=23 October 2023}}</ref> On 1 April 1946, 2,396 acres (969.6 ha) were transferred to the parish from Wolsingham.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10190034|title=Stanhope CP/AP through time |publisher=[[A Vision of Britain through Time]] |accessdate=29 July 2021}}</ref> [[Stanhope Town Hall]] was completed in 1849.<ref>{{cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=6PRDAQAAMAAJ |title=Parliamentary Papers 1850–1908 |volume= 69|page=335|publisher= House of Commons}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
Stanhope is surrounded by moorland in the [[North Pennines]] Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – the second largest of a current 40 such areas in England and Wales. Features of interest include:
Stanhope is surrounded by moorland in the [[North Pennines]] Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – the second largest of a current 40 such areas in England and Wales. Features of interest include:
*A [[petrifaction|petrified]] tree stump standing in the churchyard was found with two others, one of which features in the [[Great North Museum]] in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]].<ref>[http://www.northpennines.org.uk/publications/stanhope-fossil-tree/ Background, booklet. Retrieved 20 October 2019.]</ref>
* A [[petrifaction|petrified]] tree stump standing in the churchyard was found with two others, one of which features in the [[Great North Museum]] in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.northpennines.org.uk/whats-special/ |title=The North Pennines, What's Special? |access-date=25 February 2023 }}</ref>
*The Durham Dales Centre incorporates a tea room, tourist information and craft shops.
* The Durham Dales Centre incorporates a tea room, tourist information and craft shops.
*Stanhope Bridge, a scheduled monument, was built in the 15th century and widened in 1792.<ref>[http://www.keystothepast.info/article/10339/Site-Details?PRN=D2247 Bridge history. Retrieved 20 October 2019.]</ref>
*Stanhope Bridge, a scheduled monument, was built in the 15th century and widened in 1792.<ref>{{NHLE |num=1277203 |desc=Stanhope Bridge over River Wear |access-date=26 February 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.keystothepast.info/article/10339/Site-Details?PRN=D2247 |title=Bridge history |access-date=20 October 2019 |archive-date=16 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416161530/http://www.keystothepast.info/article/10339/Site-Details?PRN=D2247 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*The [[Ford (river)|ford]] has a [[step-stone bridge|stepping-stone bridge]] for pedestrians.
* The [[Ford (crossing)|ford]] has a [[step-stone bridge|stepping-stone bridge]] for pedestrians.
*The 18th-century Stanhope Castle in the town centre stands on the possible site of a medieval castle. It was built in 1798 by Cuthbert Rippon, MP for [[Gateshead (UK Parliament constituency)|Gateshead]].<ref>[http://www.stanhopecastle.co.uk/ Illustrated site. Retrieved 20 October 2019.]</ref>
* The 18th-century Stanhope Castle in the town centre stands on the possible site of a medieval castle. It was built in 1798 by Cuthbert Rippon, MP for [[Gateshead (UK Parliament constituency)|Gateshead]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stanhopecastle.co.uk/ |title=Stanhope Castle, Illustrated site |access-date=20 October 2019 }}</ref>
*The village has one of only two heated open-air swimming pools in the North East.
* The town has one of only two heated open-air swimming pools in the North East.


Stanhope was at the centre of the [[Weardale campaign]] (1327), when [[James Douglas, Lord of Douglas|Sir James Douglas]] of Scotland invaded England and faced [[Edward III of England|Edward III]] and [[Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March|Roger Mortimer]], earl of March. A series of skirmishes took place on the valley floor and in Stanhope Park.
Stanhope was at the centre of the [[Weardale campaign]] (1327), when [[James Douglas, Lord of Douglas|Sir James Douglas]] of Scotland invaded England and faced [[Edward III of England|Edward III]] and [[Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March|Roger Mortimer]], Earl of March. A series of skirmishes took place on the valley floor and in Stanhope Park.


The parish church dedicated to St Thomas is mostly from the 12th–13th centuries, with restoration in 1663 and 1867.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CHURCH OF ST THOMAS, Stanhope - 1231701 {{!}} Historic England|url=https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1231701 |access-date=2021-07-29 |website=historicengland.org.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Egglestone |first=William Morley |title=Stanhope Memorials of Bishop Butler|year=1878 |pages=6-10}}</ref> The earliest known Rector was Richardus in 1200. [[Joseph Butler]], later Bishop of Bristol, was Rector in 1725.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hutchinson |first=William |title=The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham Vol. 3 |year=1823 |pages=353}}</ref>
The parish church dedicated to St Thomas is mostly from the 12th–13th centuries, with restoration in 1663 and 1867.<ref>{{NHLE |desc=CHURCH OF ST THOMAS, Stanhope |num=1231701 |access-date=29 July 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Egglestone |first=William Morley |title=Stanhope Memorials of Bishop Butler|year=1878 |pages=6–10}}</ref> The earliest known Rector was Richardus in 1200. [[Joseph Butler]], later Bishop of Bristol, was Rector in 1725.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hutchinson |first=William |title=The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham |volume=3 |year=1823 |pages=353}}</ref>


Stanhope Castle may be on the site of a motte and bailey castle according to some evidence from the 1790s. Furthermore, Bishop [[Antony Bek (bishop of Durham)|Anthony Bek]] granted land "to the west side of Stanhope castle". The present castle was built for Cuthbert Rippon (1744-1801) in 1798 with additions in 1823 by his son, also Cuthbert (1797–1867) and Member of Parliament for Gateshead. [[Ignatius Bonomi]] (1787–1870) was the architect. In 1941 the castle was adapted by the Home Office as a school for boys and remained so until 1980, where it was converted into apartments.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hutchinson |first=William |title=The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham Vol. 3 |year=1823 |pages=351-52}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=STANHOPE CASTLE, Stanhope - 1231718 {{!}} Historic England|url=https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1231718 |access-date=2021-07-30 |website=historicengland.org.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stanhope Castle website |url=http://www.stanhopecastle.co.uk/history/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Part of the gardens lie to the north of the castle across the main road, including the park wall and gazebo.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WALL ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF CASTLE GARDEN, AND GAZEBO ATTACHED, Stanhope - 1278798 {{!}} Historic England|url=https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1278798|access-date=2021-07-30|website=historicengland.org.uk|language=en}}</ref>
Stanhope Castle may be on the site of a motte and bailey castle according to some evidence from the 1790s. Furthermore, Bishop [[Antony Bek (bishop of Durham)|Anthony Bek]] granted land "to the west side of Stanhope castle". The present castle was built for Cuthbert Rippon (1744-1801) in 1798 with additions in 1823 by his son, also [[Cuthbert Rippon|Cuthbert]] (1797–1867) and Member of Parliament for Gateshead. [[Ignatius Bonomi]] (1787–1870) was the architect. In 1941 the castle was adapted by the Home Office as a school for boys and remained so until 1980, when it was converted into apartments.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hutchinson |first=William |title=The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham |volume=3 |year=1823 |pages=351–52}}</ref><ref>{{NHLE|desc=STANHOPE CASTLE, Stanhope |num=1231718 |access-date=30 July 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stanhope Castle, Fortified, Rebuilt, Repurposed |url=http://www.stanhopecastle.co.uk/history/ |access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref> Part of the gardens lie to the north of the castle across the main road, including the park wall and gazebo.<ref>{{NHLE|desc=WALL ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF CASTLE GARDEN, AND GAZEBO ATTACHED, Stanhope |num=1278798|access-date=30 July 2021}}</ref>


Stanhope Agricultural Show is held on the second weekend of September each year. It has been held annually since 1834, except in world-war years, the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth outbreak foot and mouth crisis and times of bad weather.<ref>[http://www.stanhopeshow.com/.]</ref>
Stanhope Agricultural Show is held on the second weekend of September each year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stanhopeshow.com/agricultural-section/ |title=Stanhope Show, Agriculture |access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref> It has been held annually since 1834, except in world-war years, the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth outbreak and times of bad weather.


==Weardale Railway==
==Weardale Railway==
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[[File:Stanhope_Railway_Station_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2531690.jpg|thumb|The preserved railway station and tearoom]]
Stanhope is the current terminus of the [[Weardale Railway]], a heritage line operating mainly at weekends from Bishop Auckland, with stations at [[Frosterley]], [[Wolsingham]] and [[Witton-le-Wear]].<ref>[https://www.weardale-railway.org.uk/ Official site. Retrieved 20 October 2019.]</ref> Stanhope Station stood in for the fictional Partlington Station in an episode of the criminal drama series [[Vera (TV series)|Vera]].
Stanhope is the current terminus of the [[Weardale Railway]], a heritage line operating mainly at weekends from Bishop Auckland, with stations at [[Frosterley]], [[Wolsingham]] and [[Witton-le-Wear]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.weardale-railway.org.uk/ |title=Weardale Railway|access-date=20 October 2019 }}</ref> [[Stanhope railway station|Stanhope station]] stood in for the fictional Partlington Station in an episode of the criminal drama series [[Vera (TV series)|Vera]].


==Notable residents==
==Notable residents==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Durham Dales Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1119.jpg|Durham Dales Centre. Stanhope, Co. Durham (in Weardale). Arts and Crafts Centre
File:Stanhope Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 987689.jpg|[[Stanhope Town Hall]]
File:Durham Dales Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1119.jpg|Durham Dales Centre of Arts and Crafts
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File:Stanhope_Railway_Station_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2531690.jpg|The preserved railway station and tearoom (summer)
File:Scurfield House.jpg|Scurfield House near to Stanhope, County Durham (Winter)
File:Scurfield House.jpg|Scurfield House
File:St. Thomas, Stanhope - geograph.org.uk - 148447.jpg|St Thomas's Church, Stanhope
File:St. Thomas, Stanhope - geograph.org.uk - 148447.jpg|St Thomas's Church
File:Stanhope Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 76292.jpg|Stone Bridge. A single-arch bridge carrying the B6278 over the River Wear
File:Stanhope Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 76292.jpg|Stone Bridge, a single-arch bridge carrying the B6278 over the River Wear.
File:Stanhope Ford.jpg|Ford in Stanhope, County Durham
File:Stanhope Ford.jpg|A ford
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Not to be confused with Stanley, County Durham.

Stanhope
Town
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Stanhope is located in County Durham
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Stanhope
Location within County Durham
Population1,633 (2001 census)
OS grid referenceNY995395
Civil parish
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District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBishop Auckland
Postcode districtDL13
Dialling code01388
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54°44′50″N 2°00′22″W / 54.7471°N 2.006°W / 54.7471; -2.006

Stanhope /ˈstænəp/ is a market town[1] and civil parish in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It lies on the River Wear between Eastgate and Frosterley, in the north-east of Weardale. The main A689 road over the Pennines is crossed by the B6278 between Barnard Castle and Shotley Bridge. In 2001 Stanhope had a population of 1,633,[2] in 2019 an estimate of 1,627, and a figure of 1,602 in the 2011 census for the ONS built-up-area which includes Crawleyside.[3] In 2011 the parish population was 4,581.[4]

Governance

Stanhope
Civil parish
Stanhope Castle
Stanhope Castle
Map
CountryEngland
Primary councilCounty Durham
CountyDurham
StatusCivil parish
SettlementsStanhope, Bollihope, Bridge End, Brotherlee, Copthill, Cornriggs, Cowshill, Crawleyside, Daddry Shield, East Blackdene, Eastgate, Frosterley, Hill End, Ireshopeburn, Killhope, Lanehead, Lintzgarth, New House, Rookhope, Shittlehope, St John's Chapel, Unthank, Wearhead, West Blackdene, Westgate and White Kirkley
Area
 • Total
85 sq mi (221 km2)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
4,581
 • Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Postcode
DL13
Websitewww.stanhopeparishcouncil.co.uk

Stanhope parish is the largest parish area in England, at 85 square miles (221 km2)[5] It has some land in common with the neighbouring Wolsingham civil parish. On 31 December 1894 "Stanhope Urban" parish was formed from part of Stanhope parish, but on 1 April 1937 it was merged back. In 1894 Stanhope became an urban district which contained Stanhope Urban parish, on 1 April 1937 the urban district was abolished and merged with Weardale Rural District.[6] On 1 April 1946, 2,396 acres (969.6 ha) were transferred to the parish from Wolsingham.[7] Stanhope Town Hall was completed in 1849.[8]

Description

Stanhope is surrounded by moorland in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – the second largest of a current 40 such areas in England and Wales. Features of interest include:

  • A petrified tree stump standing in the churchyard was found with two others, one of which features in the Great North Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne.[9]
  • The Durham Dales Centre incorporates a tea room, tourist information and craft shops.
  • Stanhope Bridge, a scheduled monument, was built in the 15th century and widened in 1792.[10][11]
  • The ford has a stepping-stone bridge for pedestrians.
  • The 18th-century Stanhope Castle in the town centre stands on the possible site of a medieval castle. It was built in 1798 by Cuthbert Rippon, MP for Gateshead.[12]
  • The town has one of only two heated open-air swimming pools in the North East.

Stanhope was at the centre of the Weardale campaign (1327), when Sir James Douglas of Scotland invaded England and faced Edward III and Roger Mortimer, Earl of March. A series of skirmishes took place on the valley floor and in Stanhope Park.

The parish church dedicated to St Thomas is mostly from the 12th–13th centuries, with restoration in 1663 and 1867.[13][14] The earliest known Rector was Richardus in 1200. Joseph Butler, later Bishop of Bristol, was Rector in 1725.[15]

Stanhope Castle may be on the site of a motte and bailey castle according to some evidence from the 1790s. Furthermore, Bishop Anthony Bek granted land "to the west side of Stanhope castle". The present castle was built for Cuthbert Rippon (1744-1801) in 1798 with additions in 1823 by his son, also Cuthbert (1797–1867) and Member of Parliament for Gateshead. Ignatius Bonomi (1787–1870) was the architect. In 1941 the castle was adapted by the Home Office as a school for boys and remained so until 1980, when it was converted into apartments.[16][17][18] Part of the gardens lie to the north of the castle across the main road, including the park wall and gazebo.[19]

Stanhope Agricultural Show is held on the second weekend of September each year.[20] It has been held annually since 1834, except in world-war years, the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth outbreak and times of bad weather.

Weardale Railway

The preserved railway station and tearoom

Stanhope is the current terminus of the Weardale Railway, a heritage line operating mainly at weekends from Bishop Auckland, with stations at Frosterley, Wolsingham and Witton-le-Wear.[21] Stanhope station stood in for the fictional Partlington Station in an episode of the criminal drama series Vera.

Notable residents

In order of birth:

  • Stanhope Town Hall
    Stanhope Town Hall
  • Durham Dales Centre of Arts and Crafts
    Durham Dales Centre of Arts and Crafts
  • Scurfield House
    Scurfield House
  • St Thomas's Church
    St Thomas's Church
  • Stone Bridge, a single-arch bridge carrying the B6278 over the River Wear.
    Stone Bridge, a single-arch bridge carrying the B6278 over the River Wear.
  • A ford
    A ford

See also

References

  1. ^ "Stanhope Town Hall - Durham County Council". www.durham.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Wear Valley Settlement Summary Sheets" (PDF). Durham County Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Stanhope". City Population De. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 December 2005. Retrieved 23 November 2005.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Relationships and changes Stanhope UD through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Stanhope CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  8. ^ Parliamentary Papers 1850–1908. Vol. 69. House of Commons. p. 335.
  9. ^ "The North Pennines, What's Special?". Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  10. ^ Historic England. "Stanhope Bridge over River Wear (1277203)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Bridge history". Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Stanhope Castle, Illustrated site". Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  13. ^ Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST THOMAS, Stanhope (1231701)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  14. ^ Egglestone, William Morley (1878). Stanhope Memorials of Bishop Butler. pp. 6–10.
  15. ^ Hutchinson, William (1823). The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham. Vol. 3. p. 353.
  16. ^ Hutchinson, William (1823). The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham. Vol. 3. pp. 351–52.
  17. ^ Historic England. "STANHOPE CASTLE, Stanhope (1231718)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Stanhope Castle, Fortified, Rebuilt, Repurposed". Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  19. ^ Historic England. "WALL ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF CASTLE GARDEN, AND GAZEBO ATTACHED, Stanhope (1278798)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Stanhope Show, Agriculture". Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  21. ^ "Weardale Railway". Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  22. ^ W. Greenwell, 1894. "Antiquities of the Bronze Age found in the Heathery Burn Cave, County Durham", Archaeologia (2nd Series, 4), pp. 87–114.

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