Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland is a town in in northeast England, with a population of 23,000 in 2021. The main reason to visit is the fine castle, for eight centuries a bishop's residence.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Auckland Castle and Vinovia.

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, also known as Auckland Palace…

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or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement…

Railway station
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Bishop Auckland is a railway station that serves the…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shildon and West Auckland.

Town
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is a town and civil parish in County Durham, in England. is situated 2 miles southeast of Bishop Auckland.

Village
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is a village and civil parish… is situated 2 miles southwest of Bishop Auckland.

Bishop Auckland

Latitude
54.6554° or 54° 39′ 19″ north
Longitude
-1.6857° or 1° 41′ 9″ west
Elevation
367 feet (112 metres)
Open location code
9C6WM847+4P
Geo­Names ID
7300070
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Etherley Dene and Town Head.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Bishop Auckland Hospital and Lady Eden Hospital.

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