Old Thornley County Durham Map

About Old Thornley

The quiet lanes of Old Thornley wind through a landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural endeavour. It lies 6.8 km west-south-west of Peterlee (from Peterlee: bearing 250°T, OS grid NZ 364 384), and is situated south of Thornley village. This small hamlet, part of County Durham, retains a distinctly rural feel, with scattered farmsteads and open fields dominating its immediate surroundings. Historically, like much of this region, Old Thornley would have been intrinsically linked to the land, its fortunes tied to the success of its farms. While no grand historical monuments define Old Thornley, its character is etched into the very fabric of its pastoral setting, offering a glimpse into a more traditional way of life in the North East of England.

About This Old Thornley Map Page

Explore Old Thornley, 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: 54.739590, -1.435835. 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.