Eaglescliffe


	Map	Eaglescliffe - Stockton-on-Tees dotpng
	Population	7,900 (2001) {Link without Title}
	District	Stockton-on-Tees
	Region	North East England
	Ceremonial	County Durham
	Traditional	County Durham
	Constituency	Stockton South
	PostalTown	STOCKTON-ON-TEES
	PostCode	TS16
	DiallingCode	01642
	GridReference	NZ421139
	Euro	North East England
	Police	Cleveland Police

Eaglescliffe is a small town within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees and Ceremonial County of County Durham , England . It is situated just north of the River Tees .

Geography

Eaglescliffe adjoins a small village called Egglescliffe , and legend says that the name Eaglescliffe came about when a mistake was made on the railway station's sign. There are many estates in Eaglescliffe including Orchard Estate and Sunningdale.

The Stockton And Darlington Railway passed through the grounds of Preston Hall in Eaglescliffe, and on the opening day there was a famous race between a Stagecoach traveling down Yarm Road, and the Locomotion Number One .

Location

Grid reference: NZ421139^---

Latitude and longitude: (54.51, −1.35)

Elevation: XXX m (XXX feet)-->

Road access: A67 from North and South, A66 from East and West.

Rail access: Eaglescliffe Station , Allens West

Nearest airport: Durham Tees Valley Airport

Events

Many events hare held in Eaglescliffe every year, mostly in Preston Park which is situated to the north of the town. Many of these events are run by Stockton Council.

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