Traditional county: County Durham · Region: North East
Explore Chilton, County Durham with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Chilton 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 | Chilton |
| Traditional County | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.663900 |
| Longitude | -1.556227 |
| Place Type | Village |
The rural landscape surrounding Chilton offers a gentle introduction to the heart of County Durham. It lies 2.8 km south of Ferryhill (from Ferryhill: bearing 179°T, OS grid NZ 287 299), and is situated north-north-east of Rushyford village. Historically, Chilton's development has been closely tied to the agricultural traditions of the region, with the surrounding fields shaping its character for centuries. While no grand castles or abbeys dominate the skyline, Chilton possesses a quiet charm, reflecting a community that has evolved organically. The local economy, like many in the North East, has seen shifts over time, but a sense of continuity remains. Chilton's proximity to larger centres means it benefits from regional amenities while retaining its distinct, peaceful atmosphere.
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Explore Chilton, 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: 54.663900, -1.556227. 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. |