English Heritage sites near Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
PRUDHOE CASTLE
3 miles from Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries.
AYDON CASTLE
5 miles from Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
One of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th-century English manor house, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting.
CORBRIDGE ROMAN TOWN - HADRIAN'S WALL
5 miles from Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
Visitors to Corbridge can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.
DERWENTCOTE STEEL FURNACE
5 miles from Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
HEDDON ON THE WALL HADRIAN'S WALL
7 miles from Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) thick in places.
PLANETREES ROMAN WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
10 miles from Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
A 15-metre (49 feet) length of narrow Wall on broad foundations, reflecting a change of policy during construction concerning the thickness of the wall.
Churches in Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
St John
Meadowfield Road
Stocksfield
Newcastle
(01661) 842 272
https://www.stocksfieldchurchofengland.org/
St John's church is nearly 100 years old and lies in the Painshawfield estate on the same site as the well-equipped church hall, car park and vicarage.
The church is always open for quiet reflection and prayer.
Pubs in Broomley and Stocksfield Parish
Dr Syntax
End of terrace country local which has been in the same hands for over 30 years. There are two bars, one with pool and darts., the other with plenty of comfortable seating. It is named after a famous 19th century horse.