Urpeth

Urpeth

Urpeth is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance from Ouston and Beamish.

It is home to the Beast of the Urpeth Mist, a large cat like creature that is often seen on misty nights in the fields surrounding the estate.


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