History of Frosterley

Frosterley is situated in Weardale which is in the North Pennines. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has also been granted Geopark status because of its geological importance.

Weardale is a working dale but centuries of farming, mining, quarrying and manufacturing, from the Roman era onwards, have not marred the overall natural beauty of the area. It makes an excellent base from which to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites, Hadrian’s Wall and Durham Cathedral.

Frosterley Village dates back to the Medieval period and you can still trace the medieval street pattern. It is first mentioned as Frosterlegh in the Close Rolls of 1239. The Froster section of its name is French and the Legh is Anglo-Saxon and means clearing. The village is therefore probably named after a clearing in the forest.

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