Visit Annfield Plain Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Annfield Plain

  

Annfield Plain Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Annfield Plain

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Annfield Plain history

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The earliest hard evidence of habitation in the area comes from the 16th century. The village’s association with mining begins in the late 17th century when many shallow mines were dug. The Stanhope and Tyne Railway, laid in 1834, assisted the transportation of coal.

Annfield Plain geography / climate

Location

Elevation is 250 m (850 ft) Elevation: A693 between Stanley and Consett, and numerous minor roads. Rail access: Chester-le-Street, 11 km (6.8 mi) by road.

Nearby places

Annfield Plain and effectively joined to it are several other villages: Greencroft to the west New Kyo to the east West Kyo and Catchgate to the north.

You can visit Annfield Plain places with Walkfo Annfield Plain to hear history at Annfield Plain’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Annfield Plain has 33 places to visit in our interactive Annfield Plain map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Annfield Plain, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Annfield Plain places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Annfield Plain & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Annfield Plain Places Map
33 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Annfield Plain tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Annfield Plain

  

Best Annfield Plain places to visit

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Annfield Plain has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Annfield Plain’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Annfield Plain’s information audio spots:

Pontop Pike transmitting station Pontop Pike transmitting station is situated on a 312-metre (1,024-ft) high hill of the same name between Stanley and Consett, County Durham, near the village of Dipton, England. The mast is 149 metres (489 ft) high, giving an average antenna height of 461 metres above sea level.

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Visit Annfield Plain plaques