Everything about Pegswood totally explained
Pegswood is a former coal mining village in
Northumberland,
England. It is located two miles east of
Morpeth and three miles west of
Ashington. It has a population of around 3260.
Pegswood is served by
Pegswood railway station, which is located on the
East Coast Main Line.
Geography
Pegswood is situated on a small hill, above the valley where Morpeth is situated. The River Wansbeck runs nearby and Bothal Burn also runs near the village.
Climate
Pegswood, like much of the rest of the United Kingdom, has a temperate climate. Due to the proximity of the North Sea, snow is uncommon, but some snowfall is generally seen each winter.
Architecture
Some typical colliery-style houses still exist in Pegswood, built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries however, these are scheduled to be knocked down. A few old cottages exist, as well as two old farmhouses, on the main road running through the village: another two old farms are just out of the village. Two more farms were destroyed by opencast mining within the last thirty years.
History
The name Pegswood derives from 'Peg's Worth', meaning an enclosure belonging to a man named Pecg. Pegswood started as a small farming settlement, yet with the discovery of coal and the opening of Pegswood colliery, the village expanded to accommodate miners. The colliery ran for many years, yet unfortunately the colliery was shut down in 1968. The only remnants are the Pit Heap, now landscaped and used as a park, with forest walks, and the entrance to the mine shaft, commonly known amongst Pegswardians as the 'Fifty Pence Piece' due to its shape, which is now in the Bothal Court estate. There was also formerly a brickworks in Pegswood, which has since closed down, yet many bricks from the brickworks can be found loose in the countryside around Pegswood, recognisable by a Pegswood stamp. In recent years, the colliery houses have become run down, and some have been demolished or abandoned. More houses were built between the 1950's and into the 21st century, further expanding Pegswood and increasing it's population.
Religion
There is a single church in Pegswood, St. Margaret's Chapel. The church plays an active role in Pegswood, with villagers often attending services, or using the Church Hall for various activities. Another church used to exist, but has since been converted into housing.
Transport
Rail services link Pegswood to Morpeth, Cramlington and Newcastle, while Arriva run bus services to Morpeth, Ashington, Alnwick and Newcastle. Pegsood lies on the A197 road, approximately equidistant from both Morpeth and Ashington. Pegswood has recently had a bypass built to the south of it removing 80% of traffic through the village.
Education
Pegswood, like most of the rest of Northumberland, follows the 3-tier system of education. The only school is Pegswood County First School which caters for children from kindergarten up to Year 4. Most pupils then go on to Bothal Middle School in Ashington, however a minority opt to attend Newminster Middle School in Morpeth.
Sport
Pegswood has a football pitch, where the local teams play on Sundays. A bowling green is also present and is popular especially among older residents. Also there are astroturf 5-a-side pitches and tennis courts. Walking is also a popular sport, with public footbaths running around the Pit Heap and within the land reclaimed from the former opencast mine.
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