Shotley Bridge
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Shotley Bridge is a village, adjoining the town of Consett to the south in County Durham, England, 15 miles northwest of Durham City.
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Shotley Bridge | |
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St Cuthbert's Church | |
Location within County Durham | |
Population | 27,394 |
OS grid reference | NZ108511 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CONSETT |
Postcode district | DH8 |
Dialling code | 01207 |
Police | Durham |
Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
Ambulance | North East |
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It is located on the A694 road starting from Consett and Blackhill to the south, then continuing north east to East Law, Ebchester and onward to Swalwell within the borough of Gateshead. Shotley Bridge sits beside the River Derwent which is crossed by the bridge giving the name. It was once the heart of Britain's swordmaking industry.