Eighton, Low

Settlement in Durham

England

Eighton, Low

Angel Of The North, Gateshead With Me for Scale :) I am 6ft 3. I had to sprint up the hill as only had 10 seconds. 

The steel sculpture is 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with wings measuring 54 metres (177 ft) across. Sculpted by Antony Gormley and was installed on 15 February 1998

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Angel Of The North, Gateshead Credit: Brian Deegan

Eighton Low is a small village located in County Durham, in the northeastern part of England. Situated approximately five miles south of Gateshead and eight miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne, it falls within the metropolitan borough of Gateshead. The village is part of the wider area known as Eighton Banks.

The village is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, as well as a few small apartment buildings. The properties are mostly modern and well-maintained, reflecting a suburban character. Eighton Low benefits from its close proximity to both Gateshead and Newcastle, offering residents easy access to a wide range of amenities, services, and employment opportunities.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and green fields providing a tranquil and scenic setting. Nearby, residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling.

In terms of facilities, Eighton Low has a primary school, providing education for children in the local area. There are also a few local shops and amenities, although many residents rely on the nearby towns for a wider range of services.

Overall, Eighton Low offers a peaceful residential setting with excellent transport links to nearby urban centers. Its combination of rural charm and accessibility to larger towns makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between countryside living and urban convenience.

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Eighton, Low Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.913804/-1.585121 or Grid Reference NZ2657. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Angel Of The North, Gateshead With Me for Scale :) I am 6ft 3. I had to sprint up the hill as only had 10 seconds. 

The steel sculpture is 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with wings measuring 54 metres (177 ft) across. Sculpted by Antony Gormley and was installed on 15 February 1998

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_North" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_North">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Angel Of The North, Gateshead
With Me for Scale :) I am 6ft 3. I had to sprint up the hill as only had 10 seconds. The steel sculpture is 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with wings measuring 54 metres (177 ft) across. Sculpted by Antony Gormley and was installed on 15 February 1998 LinkExternal link
The Angel of the North, Gateshead
The Angel of the North, Gateshead
Pond and fields near Sheddon's Hill Looking northward from The Mill House Car Park. The pond would seem to be a recent addition to the landscape. Whilst shown on current OS mapping it is not on my earlier Explorer map. The other possible giveaway are the tops of the fence posts - once a field boundary?
Pond and fields near Sheddon's Hill
Looking northward from The Mill House Car Park. The pond would seem to be a recent addition to the landscape. Whilst shown on current OS mapping it is not on my earlier Explorer map. The other possible giveaway are the tops of the fence posts - once a field boundary?
Road junctions below the A1 The roundabout for access to the A1 and the road on the left into Team Valley
Road junctions below the A1
The roundabout for access to the A1 and the road on the left into Team Valley
The Angel of the North A contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, it is believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel in the world. Despite considerable opposition during its design and construction phases, it is now widely recognised as an iconic example of public art and as a symbol of Gateshead. It can withstand wind speeds over 100 mph.
The Angel of the North
A contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, it is believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel in the world. Despite considerable opposition during its design and construction phases, it is now widely recognised as an iconic example of public art and as a symbol of Gateshead. It can withstand wind speeds over 100 mph.
Prayers and wishes Just south of the Angel of the North, people have left tributes and mementos of lost loved ones hanging on the trees and bushes.
Prayers and wishes
Just south of the Angel of the North, people have left tributes and mementos of lost loved ones hanging on the trees and bushes.
Up close to the Angel of the North Missing half its wingspan of 175 ft when so close
Up close to the Angel of the North
Missing half its wingspan of 175 ft when so close
Information Board - Angel of the North An information board relating the birth of the concept, its construction and various facts.
Information Board - Angel of the North
An information board relating the birth of the concept, its construction and various facts.
Angel of the North A contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, it is believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel in the world. Despite considerable opposition during its design and construction phases, it is now widely recognised as an iconic example of public art and as a symbol of Gateshead. It can withstand wind speeds over 100 mph.
Angel of the North
A contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, it is believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel in the world. Despite considerable opposition during its design and construction phases, it is now widely recognised as an iconic example of public art and as a symbol of Gateshead. It can withstand wind speeds over 100 mph.
Angel of the North In silhouette
Angel of the North
In silhouette
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This mark can be found on the roadside wall of the Mill House Inn.
The recorded details give a height of 121.1838 metres above sea level.
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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This mark can be found on the roadside wall of the Mill House Inn. The recorded details give a height of 121.1838 metres above sea level. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
St Ninian's Church on NW side of Ivy Lane
St Ninian's Church on NW side of Ivy Lane
Nos 1-4 Cedars Green
Nos 1-4 Cedars Green
Junction of Ivy Lane and Durham Road Ordnance Survey documents describe a benchmark levelled at 88.800m above Newlyn Datum on a wall at this location
Junction of Ivy Lane and Durham Road
Ordnance Survey documents describe a benchmark levelled at 88.800m above Newlyn Datum on a wall at this location
#771 Durham Road Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark was levelled at 76.023m above Newlyn Datum on the far corner of the house
#771 Durham Road
Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a benchmark was levelled at 76.023m above Newlyn Datum on the far corner of the house
Play area and goalposts in Calderwood Park
Play area and goalposts in Calderwood Park
Esso filling station on east side of A167
Esso filling station on east side of A167
Betty Pit electricity substation on east side of A167
Betty Pit electricity substation on east side of A167
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Eighton, Low is located at Grid Ref: NZ2657 (Lat: 54.913804, Lng: -1.585121)

Unitary Authority: Gateshead

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.913804,-1.585121
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 54.9109811/-1.5837144
Crossing
Lat/Long: 54.912032/-1.5833792
Bus Stop
Angel Of The North
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Check Date Shelter: 2021-06-30
Lit: no
Local Ref: S
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Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
Angel Of The North
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Check Date Shelter: 2021-06-30
Departures Board: timetable
Lit: yes
Local Ref: N
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Public Transport: platform
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Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Harlow Green
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Long Bank - Eighton Lodge
Bus: yes
Local Ref: E
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
LONG BANK - EIGHTON LODGE-W/B
Local Ref: W
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Source: naptan_import
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 5
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 54.9148271/-1.5887919
Power: tower
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Traffic Calming: hump
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Check Date: 2021-08-05
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Crossing
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Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Tactile Paving: yes
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Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing Markings: no
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Barrier: kerb
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Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
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Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9151648/-1.5885112
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
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Barrier: kerb
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9118972/-1.5851921
Board Type: history
Check Date: 2021-07-02
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Bollard: fixed
Foot: yes
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Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 54.914747/-1.58881
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9148001/-1.5887695
Waste Disposal
Lat/Long: 54.914859/-1.5888258
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 54.9149047/-1.5888778
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2021-06-30
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Power: tower
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Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
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Camera Mount: building
Camera Type: fixed
Man Made: surveillance
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Hazard: pedestrians
Traffic Sign: hazard
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Crossing
Check Date Kerb: 2022-07-15
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9168797/-1.589422
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9148253/-1.5886446
Charging Station
Fastned Angel of the North
Authentication App: yes
Authentication Membership Card: yes
Capacity: 4
Fee: yes
Motorcar: yes
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: Fastned
Operator Wikidata: Q19935749
Ref: 50545
Socket Chademo: 2
Socket Chademo Output: 50 kW
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 43 kW
Socket Type2 Combo: 2
Socket Type2 Combo Output: 50 kW
Source: https://fastnedcharging.com/nl/locaties
Source Date: 2022-06-07
Website: https://fastnedcharging.com
Lat/Long: 54.9154466/-1.5890649
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Barrier: kerb
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Barrier: kerb
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
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Barrier: kerb
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9108748/-1.5854122
Barrier: kerb
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9109731/-1.5854457
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.9113815/-1.5856479
Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 54.9152728/-1.5884081
Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 54.9151281/-1.5884968
Barrier: block
Lat/Long: 54.9095385/-1.5826482
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 54.9108168/-1.5835668
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