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Bishopton

Settlement in Durham

England

Bishopton

Bishopton, St Peter's church The benchmark is cut into a buttress which supports the church tower.
Bishopton, St Peter's church Credit: Mel Towler

Bishopton is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Darlington and has a population of around 1,500 residents. The village is known for its picturesque countryside surroundings and traditional English charm.

Bishopton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman period. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "biscop" and "tun," meaning bishop's farm or estate, suggesting that it may have once been owned by a bishop.

Today, Bishopton is a quiet and peaceful community, with a mix of residential housing, small businesses, and agricultural land. The village has a primary school, a church, and a village hall that hosts various community events and activities.

Bishopton is well-connected by road, with easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, and Durham. The village offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.585774/-1.4403288 or Grid Reference NZ3621. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bishopton, St Peter's church The benchmark is cut into a buttress which supports the church tower.
Bishopton, St Peter's church
The benchmark is cut into a buttress which supports the church tower.
Bishopton, St Peter's church There is a benchmark cut into a buttress which supports the church tower. It is the buttress to the left of the brown door.
Bishopton, St Peter's church
There is a benchmark cut into a buttress which supports the church tower. It is the buttress to the left of the brown door.
Postbox on Folly Bank at Little Sainton
Postbox on Folly Bank at Little Sainton
Bishopton Windsurfing Centre Former gravel pits
Bishopton Windsurfing Centre
Former gravel pits
Track to Broad Lea
Track to Broad Lea
Bishopton Village Green The parish church is dedicated to St. Peter and can be seen through the trees in the distance.
Bishopton Village Green
The parish church is dedicated to St. Peter and can be seen through the trees in the distance.
Access road to Redmarshall Reservoirs The reservoirs can be made out in the distance.
Access road to Redmarshall Reservoirs
The reservoirs can be made out in the distance.
Trees Aligning Redmarsh Road Looking towards a private house going by the name of Karamea on the OS 1:25000 map.
Trees Aligning Redmarsh Road
Looking towards a private house going by the name of Karamea on the OS 1:25000 map.
Bus stop at Little Stainton
Bus stop at Little Stainton
Village street, Little Stainton
Village street, Little Stainton
Hambledon View Farm, Little Stainton Presumably you get a good view of the Hambledon Hills from here on a clear day.
Hambledon View Farm, Little Stainton
Presumably you get a good view of the Hambledon Hills from here on a clear day.
Field beside the Bishopton to Mordon road The boundary between Stockton and County Durham can be seen in the background (right of picture).
Field beside the Bishopton to Mordon road
The boundary between Stockton and County Durham can be seen in the background (right of picture).
West Farm Lake, Stillington A fishing lake. For details see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ukcoarsefishing.net/forum/showthread.php?t=229" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ukcoarsefishing.net/forum/showthread.php?t=229">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>
West Farm Lake, Stillington
A fishing lake. For details see LinkExternal link
Old Stillington viewed from the Beck
Old Stillington viewed from the Beck
Hedgerow along Bishopton Beck Just below Stillington village
Hedgerow along Bishopton Beck
Just below Stillington village
Bishopton Castle Castle Hill is the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. The central mound is surrounded by a ditch and earth bank. The castle was built in the early 12thC by Roger de Conyers after he was granted an estate by Bishop Ranulf Flambard. The castle was remodelled in 1143, and successfully held against an attack by the would-be bishop, William Comyn. The Conyers later transferred to Sockburn (NZ350070).
Bishopton Castle
Castle Hill is the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. The central mound is surrounded by a ditch and earth bank. The castle was built in the early 12thC by Roger de Conyers after he was granted an estate by Bishop Ranulf Flambard. The castle was remodelled in 1143, and successfully held against an attack by the would-be bishop, William Comyn. The Conyers later transferred to Sockburn (NZ350070).
The Talbot : Bishopton Near St. Peter's Church. One of two pubs in the village the other being the Blue Bell on Redmarshall Lane.
The Talbot : Bishopton
Near St. Peter's Church. One of two pubs in the village the other being the Blue Bell on Redmarshall Lane.
St. Peter's Church : Bishopton St. Peter's was originally built in the medieval period, probably in the late 13th century. It was rebuilt in the mid-19th century.
St. Peter's Church : Bishopton
St. Peter's was originally built in the medieval period, probably in the late 13th century. It was rebuilt in the mid-19th century.
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Bishopton is located at Grid Ref: NZ3621 (Lat: 54.585774, Lng: -1.4403288)

Unitary Authority: Darlington

Police Authority: Durham

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Bishopton
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q4918118
Wikipedia: en:Bishopton, County Durham
Lat/Long: 54.5856648/-1.4390978
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Fuel
Diesel fuel station
Fuel Diesel: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5832818/-1.434228
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Pub
The Blue Bell
Addr City: Stockton-on-Tees
Addr Housenumber: 31
Addr Postcode: TS21 1EZ
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Id: 878184
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 54.5837606/-1.4344264
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Restaurant
The Talbot
Addr City: Stockton-on-Tees
Addr Housenumber: 47-49
Addr Postcode: TS21 1HE
Addr Street: The Green
Fhrs Id: 1489222
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://www.thetalbotbishopton.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 54.5855201/-1.437865
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Bus Stop
Church View
Lat/Long: 54.5852838/-1.4372481
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Heritage: yes
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Wikidata: Q26677947
Lat/Long: 54.5852724/-1.4371732
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Power: pole
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