Millfield

Settlement in Durham

England

Millfield

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland Grade I listed Church

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Peter%27s_Church,_Monkwearmouth" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Peter%27s_Church,_Monkwearmouth">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> — St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland Credit: Brian Deegan

Millfield is a residential area located in the city of Durham, England. Situated just to the east of the city center, it is a vibrant and diverse community that offers a range of amenities and attractions.

The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and some apartment buildings. The architecture is varied, reflecting different periods of development throughout the years. Millfield is known for its close-knit community feel, with residents often participating in local events and community initiatives.

There are several parks and green spaces in the area, including Millfield Park, which provides a pleasant environment for outdoor activities and relaxation. The park features well-maintained lawns, play areas for children, and sports facilities.

Millfield benefits from its proximity to Durham city center, which is easily accessible on foot or by public transport. This allows residents to enjoy the various amenities and attractions that the city has to offer, including shops, restaurants, cafes, and cultural sites such as Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle.

The area is also well-served by local amenities, with a range of shops, supermarkets, and services available within walking distance. There are several schools in the area, making it a popular choice for families with children. Additionally, Millfield has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to other parts of Durham and the surrounding areas.

Overall, Millfield offers a pleasant and convenient place to live, with a strong sense of community and access to a range of amenities and attractions.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.909507/-1.403359 or Grid Reference NZ3857. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland

Grade I listed Church Link

Brian Deegan

St Peter's Church in the parish of Monkwearmouth

St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth is the parish church of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is one of three churches in the Parish of Monkwearmouth. The others are the Victorian All Saints' Church, Monkwearmouth and the Edwardian St Andrew's Church, Roker. St Peter's was founded in AD 674–5 as one of the two churches of the Benedictine double monastery of Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey. The other church is St Paul's Church, Jarrow. St Peter's is a Grade I listed building and part of a scheduled monument.

Colin Kinnear

"Shadows in another light"

Dating from 1998, one of the sculptures forming part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project. The base is actually the original base of a riverside crane. Sometimes alternatively known as "The Iron Tree". To the east, the supposed shadow of the original crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. The University of Sunderland Library can be seen in the distance.

Oliver Dixon

"Shadows in another light"

Oliver Dixon

Shadow on St Peter's Riverside path

The supposed shadow of a crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. The University of Sunderland Library can be seen in the distance. See also NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light".

Oliver Dixon

Sculpture and "shadow" on St Peter's Riverside

The supposed shadow of a crane (originally standing on the concrete base of the sculpture) is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. A concrete "rivet" can also be seen, commemorating the days of shipbuilding. See also NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light".

Oliver Dixon

Shadow beside St Peter's Riverside

The actual shadow of the "Shadows in another light" sculpture. See also NZ4057 : Sculpture and "shadow" on St Peter's Riverside.

Oliver Dixon

Telescope on St Peter's Riverside

The plinth bears the inscription: "Look up and see behind you. A shadow can raise a memory that nothing can erase." This refers to the sculpture seen in NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light" and the supposed shadow of a crane seen in NZ4057 : Shadow on St Peter's Riverside path.

Oliver Dixon

Rivet and nut

Two artefacts commemorating the shipbuilding tradition of the locality; part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project.

Oliver Dixon

Giant nut on St Peter's Riverside

Artefact commemorating the shipbuilding tradition of the locality; part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project. A giant rivet and the "Shadows in another light" sculpture can be seen in the middle distance.

Oliver Dixon

St Peter's Riverside

Artefacts commemorating the shipbuilding tradition of the locality; part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project.

Oliver Dixon

Lamp standard on St Peter's Riverside.

Oliver Dixon

"Pathways to Knowledge"

The text was taken from an ancient manuscript kept in St Peter's Church nearby, possibly with a connection to the Venerable Bede. This page is just one component of a sculpture of a pile of books installed in front of the University Library.

Oliver Dixon