Front Street, Staindrop
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Front Street, Staindrop
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 5 Apr 2011
The town was first mentioned in 1050 as 'Standropa' and derives from the Old English, 'Saen-throp', which translates to stony village. The tower of St Mary's Church can be seen in the background.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.58044
Longitude
-1.799306