Castleside is a small village situated two miles south west of Consett and a mile south of the river Derwent. Located in the parish of Lanchester, the village centre is located on the main A68 road, which runs between Edinburgh and Darlington with the village crossroads allowing easy access to Consett, the North Pennines and Stanhope. A possible explanation of where its name is derived is from a farmhouse, built in 1773 in the enclosure of common land in Lanchester Parish, which was let to a tenant by the name of Castle, with an eminence near the farm, which became known as Castle’s Hill. The land attached to the farm was all on the north side of the Waterford Stanifordham road so became known as Castle’s side, which is probably how the name was derived. A later Act of Parliament then allowed a road to be built crossing the road, through the village and join the military road near Allan’s ford, now Allansford. Houses were built along the road on the side of Castle’s farm and the village grew from there with the centre being located on the now A68 main Edinburgh and Darlington road and the crossroads in the village allowing easy access to Consett, the North Pennines and Stanhope.
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Allensford Caravan & Camping Park
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Horse & Groom Inn
Smelters Arms
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School
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Places to Stay near Castleside
Derwent Manor Hotel (1.24 miles)
Built in the style of a Manor House making it one of the most distinctive hotels in Northumberland. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of ... More
The Old Mill Knitsley (2.57 miles)
Cornmill Cottage at Stowhouse Farm Cottages (5.10 miles)
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Nestling within 120 acres of peaceful farmland, four pretty and very comfortable cottages are ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt treasures of England's northerly counties. Attractions as ... More
The Anchor Inn (5.20 miles)
Welcome to the Anchor Inn of Whittonstall. Originally built as a coach house in the 1700's this splendid inn and acclaimed restaurant offers two well-stocked bars along with traditional inn style dining.The Anchor Inn is ... More | visit website
Kings Head (5.51 miles)
Hamsteels Hall (6.69 miles)
Royal Oak (6.70 miles)
Welcome to the Royal Oak . The Royal Oak is a family run Venue situated in one of Durham's hidden Valleys offering fantastic panorama, venues and walks. We have a ... More
Lord Crewe Arms Hotel (7.02 miles)
New Hall Farm (7.09 miles)
New Hall Farm is an 18th century working farm on the outskirts of Wolsingham, Weardale. New Hall Farm Cottage has been recently extensivly refurbished to a very high standard. With oak flooring throughout the cottage, the lounge is ... More | visit website
Greenwell Farm (7.40 miles)
A very warm welcome at Greenwell Farm which overlooks the hills of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These character cottages situated in peaceful country surroundings are well equipped to a high standard ... More | visit website
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