Binchester

Binchester
A section of Roman road at Binchester Roman Fort
Binchester  Binchester shown within County Durham
Population	271 (2001)[1]
Unitary authority	County Durham
Ceremonial county	County Durham
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Dialling code	01388
Police	Durham
Fire	County Durham and Darlington
Ambulance	North East
EU Parliament	North East England
List of places UK England County Durham

Coordinates: 54°40′58″N 1°38′45″W / 54.682850°N 1.645752°W / 54.682850; -1.645752

Binchester is a small village in County Durham, England. It has a population of 271. It is situated between Bishop Auckland, which is to the south, and a short distance to the west of Spennymoor. It has a community centre, swing park and football field and is surrounded by countryside.

Nearby is Binchester Roman Fort.

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Media related to Binchester at Wikimedia Commons