Westwick, County Durham

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Westwick
Location within County Durham
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Post town Darlington
Postcode district DL12
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54°32′06″N1°53′28″W / 54.535°N 1.891°W / 54.535; -1.891 Coordinates: 54°32′06″N1°53′28″W / 54.535°N 1.891°W / 54.535; -1.891

Westwick is a village in County Durham, in England. The population of the civil parish was less than 100. Details are maintained in the parish of Whorlton. It is situated to the east of Barnard Castle near the River Tees. [1]

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References

  1. "Westwick County Durham" A Vision of Britain Through Time. Retrieved 2014-12-29.