Cutler's Hall, Shotley Bridge
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Cutler's Hall, Shotley Bridge
Image: © Robert Graham Taken: 9 Apr 2016
These cottages were built in 1787 for the Oley family, one of the famous Shotley Bridge sword making families. These craftsmen originally came to the area from Germany in the C17 and carried on their trade until the C19. The road here is named Cutler's Hall Road after them.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.8645
Longitude
-1.859595