Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Bowes within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bowes, par. and township with ry. sta., North-Riding Yorkshire, 4 miles SW. of Barnard Castle -- par., 19,430 ac., .pop 780; township, 16,958 ac., pop. 672; P.O.; contains Roman remains, and ruins of old Norman castle.