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Hawthorn Cottages, CONSETT, DH8 8NH

This milepost stands on National Cycle Network route 14 which links Gateshead via the Derwent Path to NCN route 7 (Consett and Sunderland) at Lydgett's Junction, a short way to the south. The milepost finger to the right is pointing to Consett town centre. The milepost is one of 1000 donated to the National Cycle Network project by the Royal Bank of Scotland. There are four designs of these mileposts - this one is an example of the "Welsh" pattern designed by Welsh artist Andrew Rowe; the design takes inspiration from the nautical and industrial heritage of the artist's native Swansea. On the far side of the open green are two good examples of roof-mounted solar panels.

View southward, towards Bishop Auckland (via Tow Law) and Durham. Station served by passenger trains from Bishop Auckland (withdrawn north of Tow Law 5/39), Newcastle via Lintz Green until 1/2/54 (goods 11/11/63) and lastly from Newcastle via Birtley and Consett until 23/5/55 when station and lines were closed.

A broad cycleway passing through parkland in Blackhill. The path forms part of National Cycle Network route 14 which links Gateshead via the Derwent Path to NCN route 7 (Consett and Sunderland) at Lydgett's Junction, a short way to the south.

A reminder of Consett's past as a steel town. The Bessemer process was the first large scale method of producing steel, although I think Consett used the open hearth method mostly.

View looking north towards Durham Road, the main road through Blackhill.

Little street in Blackhill, named after the church at the top of the street. The unusual spire of St Mary's R C Church visible over the houses.

A very extensive view is possible from The Promenade in Consett. The suburb of Blackhill is in the middle distance, with the Derwent Valley beyond.

Local pub on Derwent Street, in Blackhill, a suburb of Consett.

This building is on the corner of Park Road and Bessemer Street. It is now a Christian meeting house but was previously Lloyds Bank.