Killingworth Hall, Killingworth Village
Introduction
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Killingworth Hall, Killingworth Village
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 1 Dec 2020
This large house was built in 1765 and was one of a handful of properties that were built for the wealthy mine owners and businessmen who were beginning to move into the area. The property was designed by Lancelot Coxon who was responsible for designing the pedimented wings at Roddam Hall near Wooperton, Northumberland https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2178206. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.032014
Longitude
-1.561292