Redworth facts for kids
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| Population | 190 (2001 census) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
Redworth is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is part of the Borough of Darlington and sits between the larger towns of Darlington and Shildon, west of Newton Aycliffe.
The name Redworth comes from the old words Reed Worth. This means the area used to be a big marshy place with lots of reeds growing there.
Exploring Redworth
Redworth is known for a few interesting spots. One of them is Barcelo Redworth Hall, which is a fancy 4-star hotel. Many famous people have stayed there, including the England football team!
Near the village, you'll find Redworth Wood. This wood is special because it's home to many protected trees. It also has an ancient Stone Age fort, which is a really old structure from thousands of years ago. Pictures of this fort have even been shown in the local newspaper, the Northern Echo.
A Look at Redworth's Past
Redworth used to be its own official area called a township within the larger parish of Heighington. Think of a parish as a local area with its own government.
In 1866, Redworth became its own separate "civil parish." This meant it had more control over its local affairs. However, on April 1, 1937, the civil parish of Redworth was officially ended. Most of it joined back with Heighington, and a small part became part of Shildon.
Population Changes
Over the years, the number of people living in Redworth has changed. In 1931, there were 374 people living in the parish. By the year 2001, the population had gone down to just 190 residents.
