Between Durham, and Peterlee in County Durham in the north east of England, lies the small village of Haswell Plough, situated between South Hetton and Shotton Colliery on Salters Lane, a few miles from Easington and the A19 trunk road. Little is known of the history of the village prior to medieval times. The remains of a medieval chapel are recorded in a charter dated around 1300 but further back in its history, there was certainly an Anglo-Saxon settlement as the name is derived from Old English meaning ‘hazel spring or stream’. The village was however only first recorded in the 12th century, as ‘Heswella and Hessewelle. Consisting of three parts, it includes Haswell, Haswell Plough and High Haswell with High Haswell being the site of the original village, where only a few farms and dwellings now remain. The remains of what is regarded to be the foundations of the medieval chapel were discovered in a field known as Chapel Girth. A holy water stoup was found there and is now used as a font in the mission church at Haswell Plough. As its name indicates the area around Haswell Plough is largely rural and agricultural. It is however close to several former mining towns
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Places to Stay near Haswell Plough
Gables Hotel (0.14 miles)
A family run hotel with after dinner entertainment provided by mine host. Five miles east of Durham City, on the B1283 road at Haswell Plough. John and Dorcas Milner have been ... More
Three Horseshoes Inn (2.64 miles)
The Three Horseshoes, situated within easy reach of the beautiful city of Durham, is a comfortable Old Country Inn with a well- stocked cellar, good food and first-class accommodation.
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Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club (3.81 miles)
The four star quality Ramside Hall is set in a 220 acre estate with 27 hole championship golf course. It is situated at only 2 miles from the City of Durham ... More
Highfield Hotel (4.12 miles)
For whatever reason you have chosen to visit the North East, you will find that the Highfield Hotel is ideally situated for all amenities.As a base for your holiday you ... More
Moor End Bed & Breakfast (4.24 miles)
Moor End House Bed and Breakfast is non-smoking establishment with 1 family and 4 twin rooms. It has a 4 diamond rating from the English Tourism Council. ... More | visit websiteHotel Bannatyne Durham (4.36 miles)
Opened in February 2007, this hotel offers a convenient location just off the A1 motorway and next door to the state-of-the-art Bannatyne Health Club, complimentary for guests. Here, you can make use ... More
Bowburn Hall Hotel (4.38 miles)
Bowburn Hall is a small country house hotel with 19 individually decorated bedrooms, approximately 2 miles from Durham City Centre with easy access to the A1(M). All bedrooms en-suite, with ... More
Hillrise Guest House (4.83 miles)
Seven Stars Inn (4.90 miles)
Days Inn (5.08 miles)
Days Inn have 14 great locations across the UK, our Durham hotel is ideally situated to be perfect for business, personal, families or just a quick overnighter if you’re stuck. The Days Inn hotel in ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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