New Shildon
Settlement in Durham
England
New Shildon
New Shildon is a small town located in County Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated approximately 2.5 miles south of Bishop Auckland, it is part of the Shildon and Dene Valley ward. The town has a population of around 9,000 people.
Historically, New Shildon was a prominent industrial area during the 19th and 20th centuries, primarily known for its locomotive manufacturing. The town played a significant role in the development of the railways, and it was home to the famous Shildon Locomotion Works, which opened in 1825. Today, the National Railway Museum in York operates the Locomotion Museum in New Shildon, showcasing the area's rich railway heritage.
The town itself offers a range of amenities and services to its residents and visitors. It has several schools, including primary and secondary options, along with healthcare facilities such as medical centers and pharmacies. The town center features a variety of local businesses, shops, and supermarkets, providing residents with convenient access to daily necessities.
New Shildon's location in County Durham offers easy access to the nearby attractions and scenic countryside. The town is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, including the nearby Bishop Auckland Golf Club and the Hamsterley Forest, which offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking.
In summary, New Shildon is a small town in County Durham with a rich industrial history in locomotive manufacturing. It provides its residents with essential amenities and is situated in a picturesque region with access to outdoor recreational activities.
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New Shildon Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 54.625115/-1.6466976 or Grid Reference NZ2225. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Shildon 1st railway station (site), County Durham
Opened in 1826 by the Stockton & Darlington Railway as the passenger terminus from Stockton via Darlington, this early station closed in 1842 when the current Shildon station opened on the through line to Bishop Auckland.
View east towards Newton Aycliffe and Darlington, from where the tracks crossed the road. The station, probably with minimal facilities, was situated somewhere near the trees, centre right. The former "Masons Arms" public house to the left was also known to be an early booking office. Behind the camera position were the one time Shildon wagon works.
Shildon 2nd railway station (site), County Durham
Known as "Daniel Adamson's coach house", this is claimed to be the world's first purpose built passenger railway terminus. The arches for the passenger shed can still be clearly made out, although now infilled. A single railway track ran into the building from the far side.
It was a small scale and short lived service dating to c.1832-3. Daniel Adamson ran a private horse-drawn coach along the Surtees railway (now a footpath), which ran onto the Stockton and Darlington Railway near the current Shildon station. However, the S&DR soon took over the running of all services using conventional steam-hauled trains, and this passenger service was abandoned.
Old railway footpath, Shildon
A footpath in Shildon where an old railway line used to be.
Parking area near Shildon railway station
A small area for parking and works access to the railway
Footpath across the Bishop line railway
A footpath heading towards Middridge Grange going over the Bishop line railway
Public footpath near Shildon
A public footpath on the A6072 which is sadly overgrown by crops and inaccessible
Class 71 Locomotive
The class 71 was an electric locomotive built for use on British Rail's 3rd rail electrified Southern Region. Though main current pickup was from 750V DC third rail via a pickup shoe, the locomotives also had a pantograph to take current from overhead wires where an electrified ground system was deemed too dangerous, such as areas of marshaling yards with heavy footfall. Built 1958 - 60, the final class member was withdrawn in 1977, with E5001 (71001) the only class member preserved.
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New Shildon is located at Grid Ref: NZ2225 (Lat: 54.625115, Lng: -1.6466976)
Unitary Authority: County Durham
Police Authority: Durham
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Byerley Road
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Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 54.6283264/-1.6512926
Bus Stop
Byerley Road
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Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
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Naptan Notes: byerley road in front of No 120- shildon
Naptan Street: Byerley Road
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Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.6284806/-1.6517715
Bus Stop
Masons Arms
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Naptan Indicator: south east bound
Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
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Naptan Notes: byerley road opposite Hackworth house- shildon
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Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
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Masons Arms
Naptan AtcoCode: 13006905H
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Redworth Road
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Naptan Indicator: south east bound
Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
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Naptan Street: Redworth Road
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Lat/Long: 54.6238853/-1.6415421
Bus Stop
Redworth Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 13006906H
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Naptan Indicator: north west bound
Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
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Naptan Notes: redworth road in front of club- shildon
Naptan Street: Redworth Road
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Lat/Long: 54.6242391/-1.6426386
Bus Stop
Dabble Duck Industrial Estate
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Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
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Bus Stop
Middleton Road End
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Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 54.6269236/-1.6478815
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Middleton Road End
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Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
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Naptan Verified: no
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Middleton Road (Masonic Hall)
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Naptan Verified: no
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Middleton Road (Masonic Hall)
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Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known
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Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.6275097/-1.645491
Shildon Colliery
Fixme: This looks like Shildon Wagon Works - colliery further E?
Historic: mine
Mineral: coal
Source: NPE
Source Name: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 54.6241472/-1.652091
Shildon Wagon Works
Historic: yes
Landuse: industrial
Lat/Long: 54.6253454/-1.6525152
Disused Amenity: post_office
Note: Former New Shildon Post Office? https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7069723.closure-post-office-big-blow/
Old Name: Shildon Post Office and Store
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.6249081/-1.6445945
Shildon Stores
Addr City: Shildon
Addr Housenumber: 18
Addr Postcode: DL4 2JE
Addr Street: Redworth Road
Brand Wikidata: Q107617274
Fhrs Id: 1679392
Fixme: Check whether supermarket tag still appropriate
Old Name: The Co-operative Food
Shop: supermarket
Source: survey
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 54.6250541/-1.6458398
Restaurant
Cape to Cairo
Addr City: Shildon
Addr Housenumber: 223
Addr Postcode: DL4 1HH
Addr Street: Byerley Road
Alt Name: The Crossings
Cuisine: african
Fhrs Id: 1297478
Old Name: Mason's Arms
Source: survey
Takeaway: yes
Website: https://capetakeaway.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 54.6256382/-1.6472553
Driving Theory Test Bishop Auckland
Addr City: Bishop Auckland
Addr Street: Byerley Road
Fixme: Confirm extant - web link dead Nov 2022
Office: yes
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Phone: +44 7510 18 55 60
Lat/Long: 54.6262193/-1.6509111
Description: Site of the starting point of the 1st passenger train in the world on the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Historic: yes
Source: http://www.railcentre.co.uk/RailHistory/Stockton/Pages/Stockton.html
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 170
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
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Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Location: roof
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Location: roof
Power: generator
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Location: roof
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Generator Orientation: 180
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Location: roof
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Party Time Events UK
Addr City: Shildon
Addr Housename: Party Time Events UK
Addr Postcode: DL4 1QB
Addr Street: Furnace Industrial Estate
Operator: Party Time Events UK
Shop: rental
Website: https://www.partytimeeventsuk.co.uk
Lat/Long: 54.6273845/-1.652399
Goods Shed Platform
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 54.6265552/-1.6414296
New Shildon War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Wikidata: Q66478151
Wikimedia Commons: File:War Memorial Redworth Road Shildon - geograph.org.uk - 1404328.jpg
Lat/Long: 54.6242211/-1.6421135
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 54.625206/-1.646403
Kilburn's Warehouse
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.6266619/-1.6408377
Soho House
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.6269714/-1.6415198
Lineside Cabins
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 54.6233909/-1.6492233
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 54.6233792/-1.6490562
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 54.6252645/-1.6464126
Furnace Pit
Historic: mine
Operator: Shildon Lodge Colliery
Resource: coal
Lat/Long: 54.6260527/-1.6510713
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