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Wolsingham, Durham

Wolsingham is a market town in County Durham, at the confluence of the River Wear and Waskerley Beck. It is Anglo-Saxon in origin and one of the first market towns in County Durham. The town retains many historic, stone-built buildings. Three cottages at Whitfield Place on Front Street are the oldest properties in Wolsingham, one of them dates 1677. The heritage Weardale Railway runs through the town. It is within the council area of County Durham.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.729827,-1.8828711
Grid Reference: NZ 0764 3721
Civil Parish: Wolsingham CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA

GBPN ID: 50395
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wolsingham,_Durham_50395

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