# Redworth

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**Redworth** is a village in the [civil parish](/source/Civil_parish) of [Heighington](/source/Heighington,_County_Durham) in the borough of [Darlington](/source/Darlington_(borough)) and the [ceremonial county](/source/Ceremonial_county) of [Durham](/source/County_Durham), England. It is west of [Newton Aycliffe](/source/Newton_Aycliffe) being situated between [Darlington](/source/Darlington) and [Shildon](/source/Shildon).

The name Redworth originates from the words *Reed Worth*, as the area was a large marsh.

Redworth is home to Barcelo [Redworth Hall](/source/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](/source/Northern_Echo).

## Civil parish

Redworth was formerly a [township](/source/Township_(England)) in the parish of Heighington.[1] 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](/source/Shildon).[2] In 1931 the parish had a population of 374.[3]

## References

1. ["History of Redworth, in Darlington and County Durham"](https://visionofbritain.org.uk/place/2411). [A Vision of Britain through Time](/source/A_Vision_of_Britain_through_Time). Retrieved 7 August 2023.

1. ["Relationships and changes Redworth Tn/CP through time"](https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10058089). A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 7 August 2023.

1. ["Population statistics Redworth Tn/CP through time"](https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10058089/cube/TOT_POP). A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 7 August 2023.

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