Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.034, -1.859 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 09 71 |
| Population: | 347 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
The village and civil parish of Stamfordham sits in rural Northumberland, about ten miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It occupies a classic Northumbrian setting of rolling farmland and stone-built cottages clustered around a spacious village green; the centre features a historic parish church and a number of listed buildings that reflect its past as a local market and coaching stop.
Today the parish is a working agricultural and residential community with strong ties to equestrian life, small-scale farming and local services; it still supports independent shops, a village hall and pubs and stages regular community events such as fĂȘtes and village shows. Quiet lanes and easy access to the wider Northumberland countryside make it popular with walkers and anyone seeking a rural base within reach of the city.
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