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Medomsley
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Medomsley is a village in County Durham, England. It is about 2 miles (3 km) northeast of the centre of Consett, 1+1⁄2 miles (2 km) south of Hamsterley and 1 mile (2 km) southeast of Ebchester along the B6309. Leadgate lies a further mile to the south east.
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Medomsley | |
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Location within County Durham | |
OS grid reference | NZ1254 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Consett |
Postcode district | DH8 |
Police | Durham |
Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
Ambulance | North East |
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Medomsley is about 778 feet (237 m) above sea level, atop a hill overlooking the Derwent Valley. The village has views of the Pennines and the surrounding countryside for miles around.