Welcome to Romaldkirk
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Romaldkirk is a village in Teesdale, in the Pennines of England. The village lies within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire, but has been administered by County Durham since 1974. It is thought that the name might be derived from St. Rumwold, a little-known Saxon saint who is said to have preached the Gospel after his baptism as an infant; his resting place is recorded as being in Buckingham. The village church at Strixton, Northamptonshire is unusually dedicated to him. It has also been suggested that the village is named after Saint Romald; an obscure figure who it is said at three days old recited one of the Gospels and then died. The village was formerly served by Romaldkirk railway station. Thomas Page, the engineer, grew up in Romaldkirk.The architects Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew, and famous farmer Hannah Hauxwell are buried near the village church. The church is a Grade 1 listed building, containing surviving sections of Anglo-Saxon walls either side of the chancel arch, as well as a late medieval rood stair, a stone tomb effigy of Hugh Fitz Henry (who died on campaign with Edward I in 1305) in chain mail, a 12th-century font, and a pulpit (originally part of a three decker) from the early 18th century.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
550 hectares |
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Population |
164 (2021) |
Density |
30 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.6 |
Ward |
Barnard Castle West |
District |
County Durham |
Postcodes |
DL12 |
ONS ID |
E04010681 |
Council
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Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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Local News
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Claims of bullying and assault as bitter feud divides Teesdale village
Published: 5th Nov 2023
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County Durham hotel named one of the best in the UK for under £150 a night
Published: 26th Oct 2023
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The Rose & Crown Hotel Review, County Durham | Telegraph Travel
Published: 1st May 2019