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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North East England

Silksworth

In or near Warden Law.

Silksworth — a village in scotland lowlands.

Silksworth House - geograph.org.uk - 3821501

Clive Nicholson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
University · 4.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Silksworth is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical rural architecture and is surrounded by the scenic landscapes of the region. The village is part of a historically rich area, contributing to the cultural tapestry of the Lowlands. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, reflective of its small community setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8702, -1.4211
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR3 2PE
Parliamentary constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Nearest railway station
University4.1 km

Sources

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Historic pubs · North East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silksworth?
Silksworth is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR3 2PE), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Silksworth?
Silksworth — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Silksworth?
The nearest railway station is University, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR3 2PE.
How do I get to Silksworth?
The nearest railway station is University, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR3 2PE.