Ramshaw County Durham Map

About Ramshaw

Ramshaw, a quiet hamlet in County Durham, retains a sense of its rural past. It lies 6.9 km west-south-west of Bishop Auckland (from Bishop Auckland: bearing 238°T, OS grid NZ 148 262), and is situated north-north-west of Evenwood village. The landscape surrounding Ramshaw is characterized by gently undulating farmland, typical of the North East region. Historically, the area would have been shaped by agricultural practices, with smallholdings and fields defining the local economy for centuries. While Ramshaw itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its proximity to larger settlements like Bishop Auckland offers access to a rich tapestry of regional heritage. The character of Ramshaw is one of peaceful seclusion, a place where the rhythms of the countryside still hold sway.

About This Ramshaw Map Page

Explore Ramshaw, 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: 54.631272, -1.770863. 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.