Natural landmarks · North East England
Blackwell Grange
Blackwell Grange in England North East, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackwell Grange is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Place summary
Blackwell Grange is a natural landmark located in North-East England. Known for its picturesque landscapes, it offers a glimpse into the region's natural beauty. The site is particularly noted for its historical significance and tranquil setting.
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Background
Description
King George II's son William Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland, had spent a night at Blackwell Grange in 1745 on his way to Scotland to fight the Battle of Culloden and then a second night there in 1746 on his way back south. On this return visit, the King's son is said to have brought with him a thank-you gift from Scotland for his Darlington hosts. The story goes that he presented the original oil painting known as The Tartan Lady to Blackwell Grange. This painting adorned the stairs at Blackwell Grange for centuries but due to its ‘ghostly associations’ it was removed and lost to the property. However, photographs of the original painting were available which facilitated the reproduction…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5136, -1.5682
- District
- Darlington
- Parish
- Darlington, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL3 8QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Darlington
Sources
- wikidata: Q4923591 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blackwell Grange (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackwell Grange?
- Blackwell Grange is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL3 8QH), in the parish of Darlington, unparished area.
- Is Blackwell Grange free to visit?
- Yes, Blackwell Grange is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackwell Grange?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL3 8QH. It sits within the Darlington parliamentary constituency.