rows of houses arranged along a main street, suggesting late 11th, early 12 the century. The Church and School The focus of the village is the stone-built church, dedicated to St Cuthbert, the church was restored from ruins in 1870. The house by the churchyard gate was built in 1816, costing only £120. This replaced Satley's original school which was two thatched cottages which were erected in 1790. The school was in use until 1846. This was built on the other side of the churchyard gate. This went on to serve Satley for over 100 years. This was closed in 1965 to make a new, modern school. This was to be built in a field behind the houses in Glebeside. But this only lasted until 1979 when it also closed. Now there is no school in Satley and when it closed as a school in 1965, the building by the churchyard gate became Satleys's Parish Hall. Transport Airports Newcastle International Airport is 22 miles north of Satley. Teesside International Airport is 30 miles southeast of Satley. Bus The bus service through Satley stopped in 2011,it used to be very infrequent but now doesn't run at all and most residents are reliant on a car. The bus service was between Wolsingham and Consett which will divert into Satley if the driver is so requested or if a phone request is made the day before. For school children in Satley there is a school bus which runs from Satley to Wolsingham (school). Train Satley has no railway station and many stations are at least reasonable bus ride or drive away. With the nearest being Durham station itself. Facilities With the growth of the use of the car and the internet, combined with large retail parks, services have reduced in Satley as in many traditional English villages. The village hall is the hub of the community and is the venue for events and societies. There is bed and breakfast accommodation available in the village and a number of other hotels not too far from the village of Satley, as the area is popular for those wanting to take walks around the surrounding picturesque countryside and area of outstanding beauty. It is also a base for those wishing to visit Durham and the surrounding area. References External links Villages in County Durham