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West Rainton
West Rainton — village in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Rainton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,316 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.8140°, -1.4970°.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Rainton is a village in the civil parish of West Rainton and Leamside, in County Durham, England. It is situated between Durham and Houghton-le-Spring. Leamside is about one-half mile (0.80 km) to the west, and the south-western end of the village is known by the separate name of Rainton Gate. The village straddles a ridge parallel to the A690 with extensive views to the west. At the 2001 census it had a population of 2,255, increasing to 2,316 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
The naming of the township was for one of the seven monks who followed the body of St Cuthbert from Lindisfarne to Durham. Spellings of this name Reingwald have included Reynington, Reynoton, Reynton, and Rayntona. The area belonged to the Prior and convent of Durham and was densely wooded, a park keeper being recorded as appointed in 1338. In 1657 Richard Marshall assigned a tenement and farm holding in West Rainton to Marmaduke Allenson. It then passed into the hands of West Rainton's more famous son – Sir John Duck, 1st Baronet – a Dick Whittington of the North East of England. He owned and built Rainton Hall around the year 1688. The following is from History, Topography and Directory…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8140, -1.4970
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- West Rainton and Leamside
- Postcode
- DH4 6SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Population
- 2,316
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2178603 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Rainton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Rainton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 352255.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Rainton?
- West Rainton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 6SR), in the parish of West Rainton and Leamside.
- Is West Rainton free to visit?
- Yes, West Rainton is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Rainton?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 6SR.