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Tow Law, Durham

Tow Law is a town in County Durham. The name "Tow Law" is from the Old English tot hlaw meaning "lookout hill". The earlier village grew into a town during the mid 19th century after the Weardale Iron and Coal Company was established here. The town is within the council area of County Durham.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.748057,-1.815406
Grid Reference: NZ 1198 3924
Civil Parish: Tow Law CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA

GBPN ID: 45358
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tow_Law,_Durham_45358

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