Stamfordham

A Planned Village
Situated in an area steeped in the history of the Romans and the Border Reivers, Stamfordham is a beautiful example of an eighteenth century planned village.The name Stamfordham is Old English for 'homestead by the stony ford'.

Located on the River Pont, the houses stand round a large village green, towards the western end of which stands the Market Cross, built in 1735 by Sir Edward Swinburne of Capheaton.

The village boasts two traditional English country pubs, the Bay Horse and the Swinburne Arms. The former dates back to 1590 and was originally a fortified farm before becoming a coaching inn.

Places of interest

Church of St.Mary
The first recorded reference to a church at Stamfordham dates back to 1220. The church was rebuilt in 1848 to a design by Benjamin Ferrey. Much of the original stonework was used in this restoration.

Dedicated to St. Mary, like many other churches in Northumberland, the church at Stamfordham has had a turbulent history. Proximity to Scotland made the church vulnerable to attack. In 1374 livestock belonging to the vicar of Stamfordham was stolen and his servants were attacked. At the outbreak of the Civil War, the vicar, Thomas Stevenson, was imprisoned and had his possessions seized several times.

Serviced Accommodation

The Bay Horse
Stamfordham, Northumberland NE18 0PB
Tel: 01661 886 244
Website: www.stamfordham-bay.co.uk

Church House
Stamfordham, Northumberland NE18 0PB
Tel: 01661 886 736