Stonehaugh Explained

Official Name:Stonehaugh
Static Image Name:Stonehaugh - geograph.org.uk - 887945.jpg
Country:England
Region:North East England
Unitary England:Northumberland
Lieutenancy England:Northumberland
Constituency Westminster:Hexham
Post Town:HEXHAM
Postcode Area:NE
Postcode District:NE48
Os Grid Reference:NY795765
Coordinates:55.083°N -2.323°W

Stonehaugh is a small settlement in Northumberland about 5miles west of Wark on Tyne and 4 Roman miles (6 km) north of Hadrian's Wall. It was purpose-built for housing forestry workers in the 1950s. Mechanization has reduced the necessity for such concentrated workforce, so the modern population is more diverse. It is located at the edge of the Wark Forest, and the National Cycle Route 68 (the Pennine Cycleway) passes through it. It was called one of the UK's best national park campsites by The Guardian, and a local artist's totem poles grace the local picnic area.[1]

Governance

Stonehaugh is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham. Joe Morris of the Labour Party is the Member of Parliament.[2]

Before Brexit, for the European Parliament its residents voted to elect MEP's for the North East England constituency.

For Local Government purposes, it belongs to Northumberland County Council a unitary authority.

Stonehaugh has its own parish council; Wark Parish Council.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2013-08-26. The UK's best national park campsites. 2021-02-28. The Guardian. en.
  2. Web site: MPs representing Hexham . live. 12 August 2024. UK Parliament. en.
  3. Web site: Wark Parish Council .
  4. Web site: Wark Parish Council - updated .