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3About Butterknowle
Butterknowle is a former mining village along the A68 in County Durham, surrounded by rolling countryside between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. The A68 provides the main access route, connecting to the A1(M) at Junction 58, whilst local roads link to nearby Cockfield and Evenwood. Electric vehicle drivers will find approximately 40 public fast chargers in the area. The village retains its 1878 Victorian primary school, complete with original red-brick architecture and bell tower.
Where is Butterknowle on the map?
Butterknowle is in England, at 54.626, -1.838 - about 20 km north-east of Lendings.
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EV Chargers in Butterknowle
- King Street, Barnard Castle150 kW
- 15 King St, Barnard Castle50 kW
- Queen Street, Barnard Castle50 kW
- 11 Queen Street, Barnard Castle22 kW
- Crook Lane, Barnard Castle22 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Butterknowle?
The closest airport to Butterknowle is Teesside International Airport, 37 km (about 39 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.