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Allensford, Durham / Northumberland

Allensford is a hamlet which lies either side of the River Derwent, partly in County Durham and partly in Northumberland. As the name suggest, the location has been a fording place of the Derwent since ancient times. A bridge has been in existence since at least the 17th century. Allensford Mill lies north of the river in Northumberland. Allensford House lies south of the river in County Durham. The hamlet is within the council areas of County Durham and Northumberland.

Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Durham / Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.846799,-1.88188
Grid Reference: NZ 0768 5022
Civil Parish: Shotley Low Quarter CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA

GBPN ID: 653
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Allensford,_Durham_653

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