Historical Geography information for West Rainton, Durham, England
| Place Name | West Rainton |
| Description | West Rainton is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated between Durham and Houghton-le-Spring. The toponym derives from one of the seven monks who followed the body of St. Cuthbert from Lindisfarne to Durham. Spellings of this name Reingwald have included Reynington, Reynoton, Reynton, and Rayntona. Coal mining in the area is mentioned as early as the 12th century. |
| City, Village, or Parish | West Rainton |
| County | Durham |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93698 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092831 |
British Surname Clusters | Welsh | Walsh, Welsh, Breathnach |