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Carved pole by the Lanchester Valley Railway Path
This carved pole features a couple of creepy-crawlies and stands beside the Lanchester Valley Railway Path (National Cycle Network, route 14). This path, one of many railway paths in County Durham, follows the line of an old railway from Consett to Durham. The railway was opened in 1862, closed to passengers in 1939 and finally closed in 1965.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 15 Mar 2013
0.04 miles
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The mules of Marius
This engraved stone stands beside the Lanchester Valley Walk at the point where it crosses the B6296, near the centre of the village. It is a very accurate portrait of a 1st or 2nd century Roman legionary in full marching order. Looking at all the kit he's carrying, you can see how they acquired the mule nickname. Marius was a general who reformed the Roman army in the 1st century BC to make it a more professional force. Among other things he made the soldiers carry much of their gear instead of having a large baggage train, which slowed their mobility.
Image: © Robert Graham
Taken: 29 Jul 2016
0.04 miles
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Where the legions once trod
A memorial stone commemorating the Roman links with Lanchester. Longovicium was an auxiliary fort located on Dere Street, a major Roman road running from York to Hadrian'sWall and beyond. The stone stands beside the Lanchester Valley Railway Path (National Cycle Network, route 14) one of many railway paths in County Durham, which follows the line of an old railway from Consett to Durham. The railway was opened in 1862, closed to passengers in 1939 and finally closed in 1965.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 15 Mar 2013
0.04 miles
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Lanchester station (abandoned), with Rail Tour train, 1958
View SE towards Durham, on the then freight-only (since 2/5/39) Durham - Blackhill ex-NER line, which remained for freight until 5/7/65. The SLS West Durham Rail Tour is head by Thompson-design K1 2-6-0 No. 62059 (built 12/59, withdrawn 2/67 - a short life).
Image: © Walter Dendy, deceased
Taken: 31 Aug 1958
0.08 miles
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Station Road in Lanchester
This is the road on the left, at the junction with Front Street on the right. Sadly, there is no longer a station, or a railway.
Image: © Robert Graham
Taken: 12 Jul 2017
0.08 miles
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Lanchester: former station, 2000
View SE, towards Durham: ex-NER Durham - Consett/Blackhill line, closed to passengers 1/5/39, to goods 5/7/65. (Cf.
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Image: © Ben Brooksbank
Taken: 20 Jun 2000
0.09 miles
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The Kings Head, Lanchester
Image: © Bill Henderson
Taken: 14 Nov 2007
0.09 miles
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The King's Head, Lanchester
Image: © Eirian Evans
Taken: 21 Sep 2019
0.11 miles
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The King's Head, Lanchester
Image: © Eirian Evans
Taken: 21 Sep 2019
0.12 miles
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Lanchester
On the B6296(Station Road) approaching the junction with the A691(Durham Road).
Image: © wfmillar
Taken: 31 Mar 2014
0.12 miles