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| map_type = Tyne and Wear
| country = England
| type = [[Village]]
| official_name = Penshaw
| coordinates = {{coord|54.875842|-1.484793|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| population =
| metropolitan_borough = [[City of Sunderland]]
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== Name and etymology ==
The name ''Penshaw'' was recorded in the 1190s as ''Pencher'' and is of [[
== History ==
Penshaw was formerly a [[Township (England)|township]] and [[chapelry]] in the parish of [[Houghton-le-Spring]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/place/2775|title=History of Penshaw, in Sunderland and County Durham|publisher=[[A Vision of Britain through Time]]|accessdate=6 September 2024}}</ref> in 1866 Penshaw became a separate [[civil parish]], on 1 April 1937 the parish was abolished and merged with Houghton le Spring and [[Offerton, Tyne and Wear|Offerton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10077837|title=Relationships and changes Penshaw CP/Ch through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=6 September 2024}}</ref> In 1931 the parish had a population of 7183.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10077837/cube/TOT_POP|title=Population statistics Penshaw CP/Ch through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=6 September 2024}}</ref>
== Features ==
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Penshaw is well known locally for [[Penshaw Monument]], a prominent landmark built in 1844 atop Penshaw Hill, which is a half-scale replica of the [[Temple of Hephaestus]] in [[Athens]]. Owing to its proximity to [[Durham, England|Durham City]], the area was allocated a Durham postcode, [[DH postcode area|DH4]], which forms part of the [[Houghton-le-Spring]] [[post town]]. It lies about three miles north of Houghton-le-Spring, just over the [[River Wear]] from [[Washington, Tyne and Wear|Washington]]. It borders Herrington Country Park and is surrounded by a series of villages: Herrington, Shiney Row, Biddick, Coxgreen and Offerton.
Leisure facilities include the easily accessible [[Herrington]] Country Park, which contains a play area, [[amphitheatre]], skateboard park, lake with extensive wildlife and a memorial site to Herrington Colliery which once mined the site for coal. The site hosts public events such as the county show which includes dog shows, face painting and bouncy castles. There are three public houses, The Prospect (original name recently restored), The Monument (formerly The Ship) and The Grey Horse. Though no working men's club remains, a Catholic club is situated on Station Rd
There are two annual events for children, an easter egg rolling competition on Penshaw Hill<ref>{{
An annual cross-country event takes place in May or June each year when Sunderland Harriers stage the Penshaw Hill Race<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunderlandharriers.org.uk/penshaw/775|title = Sunderland Harriers - Promoting Athletics Throughout the NE of England, UK}}</ref> with a presentation to the winner and runners up in The Monument public house after the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunderland-echo/20170531/282192240944062 |title=Barker Tipped To Be King Of Penshaw Hill |via=PressReader}}</ref>
There are extensive views from the top of Penshaw Hill on a clear day: [[Durham Cathedral]] to the South West, the coast of [[Roker]] and [[Seaburn]] to the East and the [[Cheviot Hills]] to the North.
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[[Category:Villages in Tyne and Wear]]
[[Category:Former civil parishes in Tyne and Wear]]
[[Category:City of Sunderland]]
[[Category:County Durham places with etymologically Brittonic names]]
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