Shincliffe
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Shincliffe is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. The parish population (according to the 2011 census) was 1,796.[1] It is situated just over 1 mile (1.6 km) to the south-east of Durham city centre, on the A177 road to Stockton. Shincliffe is also a civil and ecclesiastical parish consisting of Shincliffe Village, High Shincliffe, Sherburn House and Whitwell House.
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Shincliffe Bridge over the River Wear | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | DURHAM |
Postcode district | DH1 |
Dialling code | 0191 |
Police | Durham |
Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
Ambulance | North East |
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Shincliffe is regarded as one of the most affluent villages in Durham City and has been designated a conservation area to preserve its historic character.