Historic bridges · North East England
Croxdale
Croxdale in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Croxdale 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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From the Wikipedia article
Croxdale is a village in the civil parish of Croxdale and Hett, situated about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Durham City, in County Durham, England and on the A167 road, formerly part of the Great North Road. It is on the route of the East Coast Main Line and at one time had a station. The railway crosses over Croxdale Viaduct, built in 1872, just north of the village. The Weardale Way long distance footpath passes through the nearby Croxdale Hall estate.
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Background
History
The village originates from a small settlement around Croxdale Hall which is about half a mile to the north east of the modern village. First mentioned in records as Crokesteil in 1195 the name may come from a Viking named Krokr and the shape of the river bends that meander like a tail. Ownership of Croxdale dates back to 1291 when it was owned by a Roger Routhberi. By the 1350s ownership of Croxdale had passed to Robert de Whalton a treasurer of Brittany. De Whalton's granddaughter Agnes married a Gerard Salvin in 1409 and the Croxdale estates passed to the Salvin family who still own Croxdale Hall and the surrounding estate to this day. For centuries the owner of Croxdale Hall has gone by…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7283, -1.5817
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Croxdale and Hett
- Postcode
- DH6 5JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croxdale?
- Croxdale is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 5JE), in the parish of Croxdale and Hett.
- Is Croxdale free to visit?
- Yes, Croxdale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croxdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 5JE. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency.