Close House

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Close House lies in County Durham near Bishop Auckland, accessible via the A688 from the A1(M) at Junction 58. The area sits amongst rolling Durham countryside dotted with former mining villages. Long-distance visitors typically approach via the A1(M), whilst locals use the A167 from Newcastle or A689 for cross-county travel. The parish church of St. John the Evangelist boasts Norman stonework from the 12th century.