Birtley

Settlement in Durham

England

Birtley

Birtley is a small town located in the county of Durham, in the northeast of England. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead and is situated approximately 7 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne. Birtley is known for its industrial past, with coal mining being a significant part of its history.

The town has a population of around 11,000 residents and is predominantly residential, with a mixture of housing types ranging from traditional terraced houses to modern developments. Birtley benefits from its close proximity to major transportation routes, including the A1(M) motorway, which provides easy access to nearby cities and towns.

Birtley offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. The town center features a variety of shops, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and local businesses. There are also several pubs, restaurants, and cafes, providing options for dining and socializing.

Education in Birtley is well-served, with a number of primary and secondary schools located within the town. These schools provide a high standard of education for local children and contribute to the strong sense of community that exists in Birtley.

The town also has a strong sporting culture, with several sports facilities and clubs available for residents to enjoy. Birtley Leisure Center offers a range of facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, and sports hall, catering to a variety of sporting interests.

Overall, Birtley is a small but vibrant town that offers a good quality of life for its residents, with its convenient location, range of amenities, and strong community spirit.

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Birtley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.896397/-1.5776878 or Grid Reference NZ2755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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?

Peter Wood

Birtley Statue

The view of the Statue of Lt Colonel Edward Moseley Perkins off Fell Bank, Birtley.

Gordon Griffiths

Kateregina View

The view of Fell Bank in Birtley, Gateshead.

Gordon Griffiths

St John The Evangelist

The view of the Church on Birtley Lane, Birtley.

Gordon Griffiths

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 : Link

Peter Wood

Benchmark on wall bounding grounds of Eighton Lodge

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 80.751m above Newlyn Datum verified 1962

Roger Templeman

Wall bounding grounds of Eighton Lodge on NE side of Durham Road

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark NZ2657 : Benchmark on wall bounding grounds of Eighton Lodge on the wall on the far side of the entrance wall piers

Roger Templeman

Angel View hotel and restaurant

Roger Templeman

Roadworks on A1 at A167 junction

Roger Templeman

Bowes Railway Path approaching bridge under Newcastle Bank

Roger Templeman

Bowes Railway Path closed at A1 underpass - time for Plan B!

Roger Templeman

Nos. 39 and 37 Long Bank

Luke Shaw

Joseph Hopper Terrace on NE side of A167

Houses named after the founder of the Durham Aged Mineworkers Homes Association. The stone plaque includes 1899 date.

Luke Shaw

#2 Long Bank, The Cottage at Newcastle Bank (A167) junction

Ordnance Survey records indicate that a benchmark levelled at 56.781m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1962 1.5m left of the metal gate: the mark is probably still there hidden in the hedge

Roger Templeman