Cowshill Travel Guide

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Copthill Quarry Disused and flooded quarry on the outcrop of the whin sill at Cowshill. The quarry was opened up in 1895 by Octavius Monkhouse who was the Innkeeper at the nearby Cowshill Inn and son of the local minister. The quarry is one of two whinstone quarries in Weardale, the other is at Stanhope, and rock was carted from the quarry to Wearhead railway station and from there down the dale for use in construction projects. About 50 men worked the quarry in the early days and as it developed permission was obtained to demolish first the vicarage and then the church itself. Now only the graveyard remains, above the quarry, north west of Copthill Farm. By 1926 the quarry was in financial difficulties and closed down but a group of local men formed the Cowshill Quarry Company and this new company took over and continued the work up until final closure in 1943. http://www.aditnow.co.uk/mines/Copt-Hill-Whinstone-Quarry/
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Burtreeford Mill, Cowshill This large three-floored corn mill is built into the riverbank so the top floor is level with the top of the bank. The water wheel was driven by water from both Killhope Burn and Sedling Burn. It was built in the early 19th century and was used until 1939. The machinery was finally removed in 1990 and it is now a private dwelling http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRNMAP=D4640
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Hay meadows downstream of Cowshill Colourful fields above the Killhope Burn.
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Cowshill View of the village from the top of a steep hill on the road to Burnhope Reservoir.
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

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Slaley Hall Hexham England
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The staff were exceptional.. kind, helpful and nothing was too much. The room was tired, the sink didn't drain well, the door had a large dent that looked like it had been kicked in and just then general condition was a bit tired but the hotel, breakfast and grounds were stunning. The pool was wonderful ...

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The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
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Langley Castle Hotel

Langley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Langley-on-Tyne Hexham England
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Was able to charge our car on the premises. The room was delightful as was the service both at reception and in the dining room

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