Delaval

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Delaval

Crossing the River Tyne at Blaydon Two more bridges further down the river - the nearer is the old Scotswood Railway Bridge while the farther one is Scotswood Road Bridge. — Crossing the River Tyne at Blaydon Credit: Eirian Evans

Delaval is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, in the northeast of England. Situated approximately 12 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, it lies on the North Sea coast and is part of the North Tyneside district.

The village is known for its rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to Roman times. Delaval takes its name from the prominent Delaval family, who owned much of the land in the area during medieval times. The Delaval Hall, a grand country house built in the 18th century, is a notable landmark and a popular tourist attraction in the village.

Delaval is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The nearby Seaton Delaval Beach offers stunning views of the coastline, while the surrounding fields and woodlands provide ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring.

Despite its small size, Delaval has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by road and rail, with regular bus services and a train station in the neighboring village of Seaton Delaval.

Overall, Delaval is a charming village with a rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and idyllic place to live or visit.

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Delaval Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.967955/-1.672724 or Grid Reference NZ2163. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crossing the River Tyne at Blaydon

Two more bridges further down the river - the nearer is the old Scotswood Railway Bridge while the farther one is Scotswood Road Bridge.

Eirian Evans

Blaydon Bridge

Anthony Foster

National Cycle Network milepost at Scotswood

This milepost stands on Hadrian's Cycleway in the shadow of Scotswood Bridge over the River Tyne. This milepost (of the so-called "Welsh" design) was repainted as part of the 2021 repainting program. It used to be green, see NZ1964 : Cycleway Marker.

Oliver Dixon

Shibdon Pond full again

The pond dried out almost completely in the hot summer of 2022, but now in January 2023 I was pleased to find it full of water again. The problem is the sole inflow is a small stream which is fed from old flooded mine workings. Last summer the water level in the old workings dropped and the stream stopped running. There was then no rain to keep the water level up, and the pond almost completely dried out. Thankfully the stream is now running well again.

Robert Graham

Elite Emboidery Ltd., Scotswood Road, Bell's Close

Former location of Wesleyan Methodist Centenary Chapel. This was recorded in 2015 ahead of demolition. Link

Andrew Curtis

Lemington Point at low water

Andrew Curtis

Swalwell Bridge

This is alternatively known as the New Derwent Bridge, although it is now nearly a century old. It was built in 1927 to replace the old turnpike bridge over the Derwent, and now carries the B6317 to Blaydon and beyond.

Robert Graham

Derwent Walk at Swalwell Bridge

Swalwell Bridge was built in 1927 to carry the road over the River Derwent and the adjacent Derwent Valley Railway. This is now the Derwent Walk footpath.

Robert Graham

Scotswood railway bridge

This rail bridge was built in 1871 and carried rail traffic from the long closed Newcastle/Scotswood line over the river.

Chris Bell

Lemington Point

This spit of land jutting into the river Tyne was formed when the river was diverted in 1876 by the cutting of a new straighter channel across Blaydon haugh. The original river course is in the foreground.

Chris Bell