Coordinates: 54°46′56″N 1°37′48″W / 54.782222°N 1.630000°W
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.png)  Bearpark
Bearpark shown within County Durham |
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| Population | 1,946 (2001 Census) |
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| Unitary authority | County Durham |
| Ceremonial county | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DURHAM |
| Postcode district | DH7 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
| European Parliament | North East England |
| UK Parliament | City of Durham |
| List of places: UK • England • County Durham | |
Bearpark is a village and civil parish in County Durham in England. It is situated a few miles west of Durham, and a short distance to the north of Ushaw Moor. The name may be a corruption of the French term Beau Repaire - meaning "beautiful retreat". Half a mile to the north of the present village lies the ruins of Beaurepaire Priory, built in the 13th century by monks from Durham Cathedral. Bearpark later became a coal mining village until 1984, when the mine was closed.
External links
- Bearpark-Online : Many Photos of Bearpark and Beaurepaire
- Durham Mining Museum information on Bearpark Colliery
- Subterranea Britannica entry on Bearpark Station
- Keys to the Past's notes on Bearpark.
- City of Durham Council's notes on Beaurepaire
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