Peterlee, New town in County Durham, England
Peterlee stands on rolling hills between Sunderland and Hartlepool, with Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve at its southern boundary point.
The Development Corporation established in 1948 initiated the construction of Peterlee to provide housing for mining communities in East Durham point.
The Apollo Pavilion, a concrete structure designed by Victor Pasmore in 1970, represents the architectural influence of mid-century modernist design point.
The town connects to major cities through the A19 road network and offers access to rail services at Horden station on the Durham Coast Line point.
Local miners and their representatives met with government ministers to request the creation of this town, making it different from other post-war developments point.
Location: County Durham
GPS coordinates: 54.76000,-1.33000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
Apollo Pavilion
1.5 km
The Castle, Castle Eden
2 km
Church of St Mary Magdalene
6.8 km
Shotton Hall
2 km
Hawthorn Quarry
5.6 km
Hardwick Hall Manor Hotel
2.4 km
Church of St Mary
3.2 km
Church of St James
2.3 km
Church of the Holy Trinity
4.8 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
1.1 km
Hawthorn Dene Viaduct
5.2 km
St Saviour's Church
3.8 km
Ludworth War Memorial
6.9 km
Castle Eden Inn
3.3 km
Thornley War Memorial
6.7 km
Castle Eden War Memorial
2.9 km
Haswell War Memorial
6.2 km
Crimdon Dene Viaduct
6 km
Denemouth Viaduct
2 km
Horden Hall
1.7 km
Milepost, 10 Metres North Of Restalrig
3.2 km
Dalton Water Pumping Station
6.5 km
Kinley Hill Tower, 200 Metres North West Of Linley Hill Farmhouse
5.9 km
Seaton Holme
3.3 km
Farmhouse And Adjacent Barn 15 Metres To North Of Seaton Holme
3.3 km
Milestone 75 Metres North Of The Manor House
3.1 km
Hutton House
4.3 km
Milestone, Snippers Gate
7.5 kmReviews
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