Shotley Bridge Conservation Area Appraisal, December 2009

  • Description

    "....Situated on the banks of the River Derwent approximately 12 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 14 miles from the City of Durham and 14 miles from Hexham, Shotley Bridge has ancient origins and an extensive industrial and agricultural history. However, today its interest lies predominantly in its Victorian form, architecture and character. Shotley Bridge Conservation Area was originally designated in 1975, at which time it concentrated on the historic core of the village. It was extended to the north and south, along the river and up Snows Green Burn to Elm Park in 1981, and was further amended in 1994 to include the spa grounds and Shotley Park. The section to the west of the River was added in 2002. The boundary spans two counties, crossing the River Derwent that forms the boundary between County Durham and Northumberland....."
  • Owner

    Durham County Council
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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/3603/Shotley-Bridge-Conservation-Area-Appraisal/pdf/ShotleyBridgeConservationAreaCharacterAppraisal.pdf?m=1538042336990
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