Blackhall Mill

Settlement in Durham

England

Blackhall Mill

The Chelmsford, Ebchester. Credit: Ann Hodgson

Blackhall Mill is a small village located in County Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated along the banks of the River Derwent, Blackhall Mill is nestled within the picturesque Derwent Valley. The village is part of the Consett area, approximately 10 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Historically, Blackhall Mill was known for its coal mining industry, with several collieries operating in the area during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, remnants of this mining heritage can still be seen, although the village has transitioned into a residential community.

The village offers a peaceful and scenic environment, with its charming stone-built houses and scenic countryside surroundings. The River Derwent flows through the village, providing opportunities for fishing and leisurely walks along its banks. The nearby Derwent Walk Country Park offers further outdoor pursuits, with its expansive woodlands and trails.

Blackhall Mill is well-connected to surrounding areas, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities. The village also benefits from easy access to major road networks, including the A692 and A68, enabling convenient travel throughout the region.

Although Blackhall Mill is primarily a residential area, there are a few amenities available to residents and visitors, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. For a wider range of services and amenities, the nearby town of Consett offers a more comprehensive selection of shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Blackhall Mill is a tranquil and picturesque village, offering a peaceful retreat within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Blackhall Mill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.906701/-1.817488 or Grid Reference NZ1156. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Chelmsford, Ebchester.

Ann Hodgson

Derwentcote Steel Works

Dating from about 1720, this building used to be at the centre of the British steel making industry. Now in peaceful farmland, the curiosity is why iron and steel making would have been attracted here in the first place.

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Chopwell

The main street of Chopwell, a pit village in Co. Durham. No mines or pits there now of course.

Chris Tweedy

Church & churchyard of St Ebba Ebchester

Vivienne Smith

Ebchester Church

Ebchester Church shown from wall to left of main gates. Tower building shown on the right and attached sub buildings on the left. Small selection of graves also in shot and marked for reclamation.

Colin Edgar

Trees in Chopwell Wood

Near Carr House

Vivienne Smith

St John the Evangelist Church

View of church on Clayton TCE Road just outside Chopwell.

Colin Edgar

'River Streets in the snow, Chopwell village'

Called the River Streets because most of the streets are named after UK rivers. Being an ex-mining village, these sturdy brick houses are mostly about 100 years old and are of different shapes and sizes. The village sits next to Chopwell Wood, after which it was named, which is an ancient woodland.

Regina Blachford

Wood Anemones next to the River Derwent

One of the many nice surprises of Chopwell Woods, seen running alongside the River Derwent.

Regina Blachford

The Old Railway Line

This is one of the first sights that I had when I visited Chopwell Woods with my dog. The path is very black from the old coal deposits. If you followed this path you would pass the old railway truck, go under a very old bridge then eventually come to the golf course and then on to High Spen.

Regina Blachford

Derwentcote Steel Furnace

Once at the centre of the British Steel Industry, 18th Century Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete authentic steel making furnace to have survived. It dates from about 1720 and was one of a number of steel manufacturing works along the banks of the River Derwent. This area, along with neighbouring Tyneside, produced nearly half of Britain’s steel output in the 18th Century.

P Glenwright