Memorials & monuments · North East England
The Tessdale Mercury
In or near Startforth.
The Tessdale Mercury — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Bob Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Tessdale Mercury is a memorial located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Witham is a community arts centre located in Barnard Castle, offering a variety of events including theatre, music, art, and film. It features a café bar, a shop, and spaces available for hire for various occasions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tessdale Mercury is a memorial located in North-East England. It commemorates significant local events and figures, serving as a historical marker for the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5431, -1.9239
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Barnard Castle
- Postcode
- DL12 8LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- +44 1833 631 107
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 9am–4pm; closed Sunday and Monday
- Official site
- www.thewitham.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10803942946 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tessdale Mercury?
- The Tessdale Mercury is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 8LY), in the parish of Barnard Castle.
- What is The Tessdale Mercury?
- The Tessdale Mercury — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Tessdale Mercury?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 8LY.
- Is The Tessdale Mercury a protected site?
- Yes — The Tessdale Mercury is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Tessdale Mercury free to visit?
- Yes, The Tessdale Mercury is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Tessdale Mercury?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 8LY. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.