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Carlton

Also known as: Carlton, Swydd Durham

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Carlton — village in County Durham, England.

Carlton, towns & cities in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Stockton · 5.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Carlton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 627 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England". Coordinates: 54.5910°, -1.3880°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Carlton is a village and civil parish within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees and ceremonial county of County Durham, England. The population of the civil parish taken at the 2021 census was 905, up from 726 in 2011. It is situated a few miles (several km) to the north-west of Stockton-on-Tees, a short distance from the village of Redmarshall.

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Background

History

Although subject to much new building in the past decade, the village still retains its medieval layout, with houses facing each other across the main street, and with strips of land in front and behind. This layout had been identified as Norman, probably dating to the rebuilding of the village after William's harrying of the North. The origin of the village of Carlton lies in the remote past, the pattern of the village was probably determined in the 11th or 12th century when estate re-organisation was commenced. It is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Redmarshall which came under the auspices of the Bishop of Durham, and is situated north of the River Tees, about 5 miles to the west of…

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Coordinates
54.5910, -1.3880
Parish
Carlton
Postcode
TS21 1DU
Parliamentary constituency
Stockton West
Population
627
Nearest railway station
Stockton5.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carlton?
Carlton is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS21 1DU), in the parish of Carlton.
Is Carlton free to visit?
Yes, Carlton is free to enter.
How do I get to Carlton?
The nearest railway station is Stockton, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS21 1DU.