Redworth

Redworth is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Heighington in the borough of Darlington and the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It is west of Newton Aycliffe, between Darlington and Shildon. It had 190 residents at the time of the census in 2001. The name Redworth originates from the words Reed Worth, as the area was a large marsh. Redworth is home to Barcelo Redworth Hall, a 4 star hotel, which has been visited by many famous figures, including the England football team. Redworth Wood is filled with protected trees, and even a Stone Age fort, which has been pictured in the Northern Echo.

Redworth
Redworth is located in County Durham
Redworth
Redworth
Location within County Durham
Population190 (2001 census)
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom

Civil parish

Redworth was formerly a township in the parish of Heighington,[1] from 1866 Redworth was a civil parish in its own right, on 1 April 1937 the parish was abolished and merged with Heighington, part also went to Shildon.[2] In 1931 the parish had a population of 374.[3]

References
  1. "History of Redworth, in Darlington and County Durham". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  2. "Relationships and changes Redworth Tn/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  3. "Population statistics Redworth Tn/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 7 August 2023.

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