Killhope
Settlement in Durham
England
Killhope
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Killhope Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 54.78325/-2.2737627 or Grid Reference NY8243. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Heading away from Killhope Law
A hill walker heading along the broad moorland ridge separating Weardale lying to the right, and West Allendale. Killhope Law's summit is around 300 metres behind the camera position.
Washing Floor at the Killhope Lead Mining Museum
At the time of my visit, entrance was free to this well preserved lead mining museum.
This shows the washing floor where trucks full of ore were wheeled out of the Park Level Mine to be processed beside the track.
Mine Shop at Killhope
Part of the restored Killhope Lead Mining Museum, the Mine Shop provided accommodation for workers in this remote location.
At the time of my visit - entry to the exhibits and location was free.
Killhope Water Wheel
Part of the Killhope Lead Mining Museum is this fully restored 10 metre waterwheel.
Unfortunately on my visit the Jigger House, Buddle House and wheel were temporarily closed - though entrance to the museum was free.
Headwaters of Killhope Burn
One of the main feeders of the River Wear, flowing east downstream
White Hall
Remote dwelling as seen from the A689, beside the upper reaches of the Killhope Burn
Weardale Way descending towards Killhope Lead Mining Museum
This is very close to the western terminus of the Weardale Way.
The track is in the Weardale Forest, which has been recently been felled in this location.
Upper Reaches of the Killhope Burn
As seen from the ford which serves the access track for the Killhope Lead Mining Museum.
The A689 Alston/Upper Weardale Road can be seen on the far side of the watercourse.
Weardale Way approaching Kidd's Dam
The long distance footpath in a felled portion of the Weardale Forest - approaching a small reservoir, a relic from the long passed lead mining activities that once thrived here.
Fingerpost in Weardale Forest
Passed by on the Weardale Way long distance footpath as it makes its way through the stumps of a felled forest plantation
Weardale Way approaching Quarry Hill
The small reservoir passed by on the Weardale Way is probably associated with the long ceased lead mining operations that prevailed in this location.
Weardale Way heading for the Plantation on Garrick's Hags
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Ford at the entrance to the Killhope Lead Mining Museum
The ford crosses Killhope Burn, with visitors to this free attraction entering from the A689 (by the sign to the right).
Killhope is located at Grid Ref: NY8243 (Lat: 54.78325, Lng: -2.2737627)
Unitary Authority: County Durham
Police Authority: Durham
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 54.78325,-2.2737627Bus Stop
Leadmining Centre
Naptan AtcoCode: 13004523D
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Leadmining Centre
Naptan Indicator: south east bound
Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
Naptan NaptanCode: durdatdt
Naptan Notes: Opposite Killhope Mining Museum- Killhope
Naptan Street: A689
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.7842433/-2.2741904
Bus Stop
Leadmining Centre
Naptan AtcoCode: 13004523H
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Leadmining Centre
Naptan Indicator: north west bound
Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
Naptan NaptanCode: durdatdw
Naptan Notes: Lead Mining Museum- Killhope
Naptan Street: Car Park
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.783273/-2.2738177
Park Level
HE Ref: 1278746
Heritage: 2
Heritage Operator: Historic England
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: adit
Wikidata: Q26568038
Wikimedia Commons: File:Killhope mine entrance - geograph.org.uk - 1403617.jpg
Lat/Long: 54.782293/-2.2721136
Toilets
Toilets Disposal: flush
Unisex: yes
Lat/Long: 54.7826628/-2.2723585
Cafe
Access: yes
Addr City: Bishop Auckland
Addr Housename: Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Addr Postcode: DL13 1AR
Fhrs Id: 1389576
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 54.7827069/-2.272472
Bicycle Parking
Access: customers
Bicycle Parking: rack
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Fee: no
Operator: Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Operator Type: business
Lat/Long: 54.7829174/-2.2729437
HE Ref: 1230020
Heritage: 2
Heritage Operator: Historic England
Historic: milestone
Listed Status: Grade II
Wikidata: Q26523733
Wikimedia Commons: File:Old Milepost by the A689 (geograph 5624121).jpg
Lat/Long: 54.7836565/-2.2731548
Park Lead Mine
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine
Mineral: lead
Source: NLS-OS-NatGrid-110k-1940-60
Source Mineral: NLS-OS-NatGrid-110k-1940-60
Lat/Long: 54.7820771/-2.2692754
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: NLS-OS-NatGrid-110k-1940-60
Lat/Long: 54.7855177/-2.2797253
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: NLS-OS-NatGrid-110k-1940-60
Lat/Long: 54.7857027/-2.2791889
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: NLS-OS-NatGrid-110k-1940-60
Lat/Long: 54.7864704/-2.2753909
Archaeological Site: mineral_extraction
Historic: mine_shaft
Source: NLS-OS-NatGrid-110k-1940-60
Lat/Long: 54.7841937/-2.2786696
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