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Hindley, Northumberland Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Hindley, Northumberland

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Hindley, Northumberland history

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Hindley is likely to have developed from a farm due to its close proximity to Dere Street (a Roman road between York and into Scotland, passing through nearby Corbridge). The first dated reference to Hindley in 1232 is an agreement between Sir William de Hindley and Robert de St. Jerman regarding land near Midhope. The land at Hindley has passed through several local families, Boutflower, Ridley, Surtees.

Hindley, Northumberland etymology

The name Hindley could be derived from a number of sources. In R. Heslop’s Northumbrian Words he suggests the ‘Hindberry’ (or raspberry), this is quite likely to be the root.

Hindley, Northumberland geography / climate

Hindley is situated in the Tyne Valley, roughly fifteen miles west of Newcastle. Nearby are the villages of Stocksfield, Broomley, Bywell, New Ridley and Riding Mill. To the north of Hindley Burn, this is a tributary of the River Tyne.

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19 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Hindley, Northumberland places to visit

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

St Andrew’s Church, Shotley St Andrew’s Church, Shotley, is a redundant Anglican church standing in an isolated position at a height of 960 feet (293 m) on Greymare Hill in Northumberland, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

St Andrew’s Church, Bywell St Andrew’s Church is an Anglican church in the village of Bywell, Northumberland. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building. The church is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Bywell Hall Bywell Hall is a privately owned 18th-century country house situated on the north bank of the River Tyne at Bywell, Northumberland. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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