Traditional county: County Durham · Region: North East
Explore Brancepeth, County Durham with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Brancepeth map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Brancepeth |
| Traditional County | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.737627 |
| Longitude | -1.658984 |
| Place Type | Village |
The historic heart of Brancepeth beats with a timeless charm, its stone buildings reflecting centuries of life. It lies 3.7 km north-east of Willington (from Willington: bearing 37°T, OS grid NZ 220 381), and is situated north-east of Oakenshaw village. Dominating the skyline is Brancepeth Castle, a magnificent Norman fortress that has witnessed the ebb and flow of English history, its imposing walls a testament to its strategic importance. The surrounding countryside, characterized by gentle undulations and arable farmland, offers a picturesque setting for this County Durham settlement. Brancepeth's parish church, dedicated to St. Brandon, boasts a rich architectural heritage, with parts dating back to the 12th century, showcasing intricate stonework and a peaceful atmosphere. The local economy has historically been tied to agriculture, with the fertile lands supporting a variety of farming practices that continue to shape the landscape.
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Explore Brancepeth, County Durham, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.737627, -1.658984. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |