An introduction to Blanchland

The parish of Blanchland covers an area of just under 9 square miles, the southern boundary being County Durham and part of the Derwent reservoir. The name is probably derived from the mixture of Old English and Old French being “white land” based on the white habits of the monks of the 12th century abbey.

Blanchland is 11 south of Hexham and 28 miles south west of Newcastle, the village is served by bus routes 773 (to Consett) and 869 and 969 (to Hexham).

The village is very picturesque and has been the location of many historical films, there is a gift shop and general store, a post office, the 13th century abbey church (C of E) and an excellent public house serving mouth-watering meals.

The majority of the houses in Blanchland were built in mellow local stone by the Lord Crewe estate in the late 18th and 19th centuries.

Selected Links

• The Hexham Courant [http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/]
• Northumberland County Council [http://www.northumberland.gov.uk]
• Northumberland Tourist Board [http://www.ntb.org.uk]

Local Information Categories for Blanchland

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