Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Birtley within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Birtley.-- township with ry. sta., Chester-le-Street par., N. Durham, 5 miles SE. of Gateshead -- township, 1429 ac., pop. 3540; eccl. dist., pop. 3954; P.O., T.O.; has coal mines.