Explore
Willington's
Heritage
Willington and has been on the map since the days of the Roman Empire. It has undergone many transformations in its time, from a small farming village in the Early and Middle Ages to it’s Victorian boomtown days after the sinking of the coal mines, and its shift to the commuter town it is today.
The Hidden Heritage project worked with local schools and the local community to uncover lesser-known stories about the town and it’s surrounding villages and show the world that there’s more to Willington than you might think!
Explore below to discover what we found out;
the significance of Willington in Roman times
how nearby Brancepeth Castle was critical in the changing fortunes of the north during Tudor times
what happened to Willington during the two World Wars
where Mary Queen of Scots once rested on her journey northwards
and why Willington was once dwarfed by the twin peaks of the Dant Heap
