Elton, County Durham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elton |
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 Church of St John the Baptist |
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 Elton
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| Population | (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | NZ 405 173 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Postcode district | TS21 |
| Dialling code | 01642 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Elton is a small village in England. It is located near the larger town of Stockton-on-Tees. Elton is part of the Stockton-on-Tees area. This area is within the ceremonial county of County Durham.
Exploring Elton
Elton is a quiet place with some interesting history. It has a very old church and a pub that has been around for a long time.
St. John's Church
Elton is home to St. John's Church. This church is a very old building. It was built about 900 years ago! The church is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building.
The Sutton Arms Pub
A public house, also known as a pub, called The Sutton Arms has been in Elton for many years. It served the community for 122 years. The pub closed in 2021 when its owners retired. It now has new owners. Everyone is waiting to hear when it might open its doors again.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Elton is quite small. In 2011, a count was taken of everyone in the village. This count is called a Census. The 2011 Census showed that 324 people lived in Elton.
