Natural landmarks · North East England
Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp)
In or near Crook.
Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp) is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Harperley Camp is a former World War II prisoner of war camp located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance during the conflict, housing captured enemy soldiers. The site reflects the military architecture of the era and is an important part of the region's wartime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7144, -1.8046
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Wolsingham
- Postcode
- DL15 8DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear — 4.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/1571016300 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp)?
- Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL15 8DX), in the parish of Wolsingham.
- What is Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp)?
- Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp)?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL15 8DX.
- Is Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp) free to visit?
- Yes, Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp)?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL15 8DX.