Annfield Plain

Annfield Plain is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated on a plateau between the towns of Stanley, 4 km (2.5 miles) to the north-east, and Consett, 8 km (5 miles) to the west. Along with much of the surrounding area, Annfield Plain's history lies in coal mining. While the industry collapsed in the 1980s and 90s, its effects are still apparent both in the landscape and in folk memory.

Related Topics:
County Durham - England - Stanley - Consett - Coal mining - Folk memory

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Much of the surrounding landscape is rough moorland, dominated by the nearby Pontop Pike television mast. Not far from semi-rural Derwentside, however, is the Tyneside–Wearside conurbation, with Newcastle 20 km (12 miles) away, and Sunderland a similar distance, as well as the massive Metro Centre shopping complex. The cathedral city of Durham is 20 km (12 miles) away and offers quite a contrast to the former pit villages in the area of Annfield Plain.

Related Topics:
Moorland - Pontop Pike - Derwentside - Tyneside - Wearside - Conurbation - Newcastle - Sunderland - Metro Centre - Durham

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