Ramshaw, Bishop Auckland

Not to be confused with Ramshaw, Consett.

Ramshaw
Ramshaw is located in County Durham
Ramshaw
Ramshaw
Location within County Durham
OS grid referenceNZ149261
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBishop Auckland
Postcode districtDL14
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FireCounty Durham and Darlington
AmbulanceNorth East
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54°37′48″N 1°46′12″W / 54.630°N 1.770°W / 54.630; -1.770

Ramshaw is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the south-west of Bishop Auckland.[1] Ramshaw was originally a mining village and is home to one restaurant, the Bridge Inn. The River Gaunless runs through Ramshaw. The name Gaunless itself is of later Norse origin, meaning useless. It is believed that this derives from the river's inability to power a mill, sustain fish or create fertile floodplains.[citation needed] The bridge connecting Ramshaw with neighbouring village Evenwood is between 300 and 500 years old.[citation needed]

Landmarks

There is a formal garden in Ramshaw, named Ramshaw Hall Garden, which contains walls originating in the late 17th century.[2]

Education

There is a primary school, named Ramshaw Primary School, which educates students aged 4 to 11 years. As of 21 July 2023, it has 63 pupils.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ramshaw (Bishop Auckland) | Co-Curate". co-curate.ncl.ac.uk. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  2. ^ Gardens (en), Parks and (31 December 1664). "Ramshaw Hall Garden - Bishop Auckland". Parks & Gardens. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Ramshaw Primary School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 July 2023.


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