Stanhope

Stanhope is a market town in , with a population just under 1600 in 2021. It's in the valley of the River Wear, surrounded by the North Pennine moors, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Westgate Methodist Chapel and St Andrew’s Church.

Chapel
stands on the A689 road…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Daddry Shield and St John’s Chapel.

Village
is a village in the civil parish of , in , England.

Village
St John's Chapel is a village in the civil parish of , in , England.

Village
is a village in the civil parish of , in , England.

Stanhope

Latitude
54.7389° or 54° 44′ 20″ north
Longitude
-2.1303° or 2° 7′ 49″ west
Elevation
1,014 feet (309 metres)
Open location code
9C6VPVQ9+GV
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Brotherlee and Eastgate.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Westgate Castle and Gate Castle.

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