New Brancepeth

Settlement in Durham

England

New Brancepeth

Morley Lane north of Morley Farm A narrow, minor road known as Morley Lane, lined with unkempt hedges. — Morley Lane north of Morley Farm Credit: Trevor Littlewood

New Brancepeth is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. Situated approximately 8 miles northwest of Durham city, it lies within the civil parish of Brandon and Byshottles. With a population of around 1,500 people, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community environment.

The village is known for its historical significance, with a rich mining heritage that dates back to the 19th century. Coal mining was a major industry in the area, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of old colliery buildings and the surrounding landscape. However, the last mine closed in 1962, and the village has since transitioned to a more residential and agricultural focus.

New Brancepeth is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy scenic walks and outdoor activities. The village itself has a few local amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and a small number of shops and pubs.

Transport links to and from New Brancepeth are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The A690 road provides easy access to Durham and the wider region.

Overall, New Brancepeth offers a quiet and charming place to live or visit, with its rich history, beautiful surroundings, and friendly community atmosphere.

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New Brancepeth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.766573/-1.643732 or Grid Reference NZ2341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Morley Lane north of Morley Farm

A narrow, minor road known as Morley Lane, lined with unkempt hedges.

Trevor Littlewood

Brandon - Bishop Auckland Railway Path

The Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path here is passing between Brandon and Meadowfield, heading north-east.

Trevor Littlewood

Brandon Village: sheep with a view

Looking across the valley from Brandon Hall Farm. There was only a misty sort of view at 8.15 on this July morning and heavy rain arrived soon, persisting for most of the day in much of the North East.

John Sutton

Deerness Valley Walk below Broompark

The Deerness Valley Railway Walk follows, as would be imagined, an old railway route, using its track bed. Much of the way, as at this location, passes through trees; those to the right in the image are of Cooke's West Wood.

Trevor Littlewood

Boulders on Deerness Valley Railway Walk

Immediately beyond the rocks a steep, rough road rises to the left reaching the B6302, Broom Lane, between Broompark and Ushaw Moor. They are surely in place to prevent vehicles descending to the railway path and then travelling along it in the direction of the camera!

Trevor Littlewood

Field beyond metal gate

The field lies on the west side of a lane rising from the B6302 at the west end of the village of Broompark. The modern houses beyond the field maybe considered as being in Broompark or the neighbouring village of Ushaw Moor; they are closer to the former but the estate is more contiguous with the latter.

Trevor Littlewood

Cemetery at Brandon Village

Brandon Village is part of the greater settlement of Brandon, lying at the north-western edge of it. The cemetery there is in a sorry state seeming to be all but abandoned. Its graves seem to be largely untended and the site is treated similarly. Perhaps the reason for neglect is public safety - the western end, behind the camera position is quite affected by subsidence, no doubt due to mining. There are notices there warning folk to keep out due to the perceived danger.

Trevor Littlewood

Road sign on Pit Lane

The blue and yellow road sign is in a style found commonly in County Durham to announce the arrival of travellers at a town or village. Pit Lane continues into the small settlement of Brandon Village which is considered separately - at least as far as road signage goes - from the larger, Brandon.

Trevor Littlewood