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Houghton-Le-Spring is a town in County Durham. The earliest mention of the town is in the Boldon Book in 1183. The parish church of St Michael and All Angels dates back to Norman times and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin, known as 'the Apostle of the North'. Houghton Feast is an ancient festival held every October in the town. The town is within the council area of Sunderland.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.845261,-1.483729
Grid Reference: NZ332501
Police Area: Northumbria
Council Area: Sunderland
Country: England
GBPNID: 22951
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Houghton-Le-Spring,_Durham_22951
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.845261,-1.483729
Grid Reference: NZ332501
Police Area: Northumbria
Council Area: Sunderland
Country: England
GBPNID: 22951
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Houghton-Le-Spring,_Durham_22951
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