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Dist:0.2km<br/>A private by-pass round Matfen village has been constructed to give access to Mootlaw Quarry owned by Northern Roadstone Ltd.
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Dist:0.4km<br/>A pair of ornate early-C18th gate piers at the (former) west entrance to Matfen Hall (see here: [[[2374134]]]). They have shell niches and are topped by urn finials on scrolled brackets. The urns are decorated with faces and swags. Grade II* listed. The house is now a hotel and golf club with a modern, functional entrance. It's a pity that this entrance has been cast aside, it could have been a feature.
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Dist:0.5km<br/>Golf is just one of the attractions offered by the luxury Matfen Hall Hotel http://www.matfenhall.com/ [[NZ0371]]
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Dist:0.6km<br/>The trough is by the roadside at the rear of Douglas Cottages. Whittle Dene watercourse is on the right. Just beyond the bridge, the watercourse emerges from a long tunnel bringing water from Hallington Reservoirs.
©Andrew Curtis
Dist:0.6km<br/>A row of elegant terraced houses in this attractive village.
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Dist:0.6km<br/>Holy Trinity Church was erected in 1842 at the sole cost of Sir Edward Blackett and consists of nave, chancel and a tower, which houses three bells. A spire was added in 1860 reputedly as a landmark to help Sir Edward find his way home when hunting. The 150th anniversary of Matfen’s church spire was celebrated with a special service led by the Bishop of Newcastle in June 2010. The style of architecture is Early English with single lancet windows. Features include alabaster reliefs and a modern organ built by Mr. Nigel Church in the 1970s and given by Ursula Lady Blackett.
©Andrew Curtis

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