Lawnswood is a development of houses and bungalows built around cul-de-sacs in Houghton-le-Spring. Before the houses were built, this had been the site of a racecourse.
NZ3449 : A690 at Houghton-le-Spring There must surely be others who recall as I do the frightening experience of ascending the scarp at Houghton-le-Spring in 'the bus' from Bishop Auckland to Sunderland (especially on wet/icy days). Before motorways and dual-carriageways were rife, and double-declutching was still required on all heavy vehicles, you closed your eyes and hummed hymns whilst praying for safe deliverance.