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Cornsay Civil Parish


Cornsay Civil Parish is situated between the City of Durham and Consett, in the north-west of County Durham. The parish covers a wide area including the villages of Cornsay, Cornsay Colliery and Hamsteels Estate (in Esh Winning), and a number of farms.

Population: 1,128 (2011 Census)

Main settlements: Cornsay, Cornsay Colliery, Hamsteels (part of Esh Winning)

Listed buildings and scheduled monuments in Cornsay Civil Parish, County Durham, from the National Heritage List for England.

Structure List No. Grade Built~ Note
Packhorse Bridge over Pan Burn South of Low Mill Farm 1185951 II C18th  
Well House Opposite Black Horse Inn 1299428 II 1743 On Cornsay village green
Castle Steads camp 1002356 n/a   Scheduled Monument
Coke ovens at Inkerman Farm 1018228 n/a C19th Scheduled Monument

Primary source: the National Heritage List for England - NHLE is the register of nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England, including listed buildings, scheduled monuments, protected wrecks, registered parks and gardens, and battlefields. The list is maintained by Historic England. Check NHLE for updates and new entries. Secondary sources: British Listed Buildings and Keys to the Past.

Civil Parishes in County Durham Cornsay Cornsay Colliery (village)
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Cornsay Parish Council
- Website of Cornsay Parish Council. "Situated in north west Durham, between Durham City and Consett, our Parish covers a wide area including the villages of Cornsay, Cornsay Colliery and Hamsteels …
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Cornsay
- Overview About Cornsay Map Street View Cornsay is a village in County Durham, located about 7 miles west of the City of Durham and 2½ miles south-west of Lanchester. Cornsay …
Cornsay Colliery (village)
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Cornsay Colliery (village)
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Local History: Cornsay (County Durham)
- "The village of Cornsay lies midway between Lanchester and Tow Law. It is often known locally as Old Cornsay, as nearby is the small pit village of Cornsay Colliery. The …
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