English Heritage sites near Greencroft Parish
DERWENTCOTE STEEL FURNACE
5 miles from Greencroft Parish
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
FINCHALE PRIORY
9 miles from Greencroft Parish
The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral.
PRUDHOE CASTLE
9 miles from Greencroft Parish
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries.
BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING
10 miles from Greencroft Parish
A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.
BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL
10 miles from Greencroft Parish
The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.
DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
10 miles from Greencroft Parish
The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.
No churches found in Greencroft Parish
Pubs in Greencroft Parish
Three Horse Shoes
A recently refurbished country inn with comfy deep leather chairs in the bar/lounge area and a small dining area to the side. A varied food menu with all dishes individually prepared and of excellent quality. A quiz takes place one per mont...