Frosterley lies eighteen miles west of Durham in County Durham and twenty six miles south west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the north east of England, close to the confluence of the rivers Wear and Bolihop Burn between Stanhope and Wolsingham. The village of Frosterley itself has medieval origins although Mesolithic flints and stones have been found in the vicinity and a bronze spearhead, found in a local quarry, dates back to the late Bronze Age, around 1000BC. The village has maintained its medieval character despite many of the original houses having long been replaced. The remains of St.Botolph’s Chapel lie to the north of the village, uncovered during excavation in 1995 and thought to have been built around the 10th or 11th century and dedicated to the popular east Anglican Saint who lived in the seventh century but about whom little is now known. It is thought that the village may have been named after him as the earliest reference occurs in the Close Rolls of 1239 where it appears as Frosterlegh meaning the clearing in the forest. The remains of the chapel are now surrounded by a housing estate. Frosterley Marble is black limestone containing fossil corals of the Carboniferous Period some 325 million years ago. When cut and polished, the result is a beautiful ornate stone which was particularly popular during the Middle Ages for church decoration.
Caravan Park
Pub and Bar
School
Self-Catering
Innkeepers Cottage
Lyncroft Cottage
Places to Stay near Frosterley
Innkeepers Cottage (0.11 miles)
Lyncroft Cottage (0.14 miles)
In the heart of a traditional Weardale village set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this charming 19th century beamed cottage, with its delightful enclosed courtyard, offers a cosy base from which to explore ... More | visit website
Newlands Hall (0.63 miles)
The Pack Horse Inn (2.42 miles)
Pasture Cottage (2.69 miles)
Pasture Cottage provides extremely comfortable, non-smoking, self-catering, 4 Star family accommodation in the beautiful Durham Dales, 1 mile from the village of Wolsingham.
From the moment you arrive at the Grade II listed historic 18th century ... More | visit website
New Hall Farm (3.27 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
Bradley Hall (4.83 miles)
Bradley Hall dates from 1183 and is steeped in history. The Georgian farmhouse has ancient ruins connected to it which, along with the moat and surrounding landscape, form a scheduled ancient monument.Our guests' rooms ... More | visit website
Greenwell Farm (5.25 miles)
A very warm welcome at Greenwell Hill Farm which overlooks the hills of Weardale, Co. Durham An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These character cottages situated in peaceful country surroundings are well equipped to a ... More | visit website
Helme Park Hall County House Hotel (5.51 miles)
The Helme Park Hall Hotel extends a warm welcome to all guests. Set in the beauty & grandeur of the Wear Valley, this quaint hotel offers the very best in accommodation, food & hospitality.
... More | visit websiteDale End (6.74 miles)
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