Historic houses · North East England
The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park
In or near Startforth.
The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shipley and Great Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Christening Stone is a historic site located 160 metres east of Doe Park in Cotherstone, North-East England. This Grade II* listed structure is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5777, -1.9900
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Cotherstone
- Postcode
- DL12 9QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675053 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park?
- The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9QS), in the parish of Cotherstone.
- What is The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park?
- The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9QS.
- Is The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park a listed building?
- The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park a protected site?
- Yes — The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park is part of the Shipley and Great Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Christening Stone, 160m east of Doe Park?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9QS. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.