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 village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Heighington in the borough of Darlington and the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It is west of Newton Aycliffe being situated between Darlington and Shildon.
The name Redworth originates from the words Reed Worth, as the area was a large marsh.
Redworth is home to Barcelo Redworth Hall, a 4 star hotel, which has been visited by many famous figures, including the England football team. Redworth Wood is filled with protected trees, and even a Stone Age fort, which has been pictured in the Northern Echo.
Civil parish
Redworth was formerly a township in the parish of Heighington. From 1866 Redworth was a civil parish in its own right, but from 1 April 1937 the parish was abolished and merged with Heighington with part also going to Shildon.
Demographics
In 1931 the parish had a population of 374, declining to only 190 residents at the time of the census in 2001.
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