Old Quarrington facts for kids

Old Quarrington is a small village, also known as a hamlet, located in County Durham, England. It sits right between the villages of Bowburn and Quarrington Hill. People who live nearby sometimes call it Heugh Hall. This was the name of an old coal mine (or colliery) that used to be in the area.

A Look Back in Time: Old Quarrington's History

In the Middle Ages, which was a very long time ago, Old Quarrington was quite important. It was the main place in a larger area of County Durham called “Queringdonshire” (or Quarringtonshire).

What Was Queringdonshire?

This "shire" was like a district or region. It included Old Quarrington and several other nearby places. These included Sherburn, Shadforth, Cassop, Wingate, and Whitwell House. This shows that Old Quarrington had a central role in the local area many centuries ago.