Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Brancepeth within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Brancepeth, par. and township with ry. sta., S. Durham, on river Wear, 4 miles SW. of Durham -- par., 19,030 ac. (109 water), pop. 41,241; township, 3750 ac. (20 water), pop. 432; P.O. B. Castle is a stately edifice, and contains a fine collection of antiquities.