Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Gainford within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Gainford, par., township, and vil. with ry. sta., S. Durham, on river Tees, 7½ miles NW. of Darlington -- par., 24,770 ac., pop. 6948; township, 2346 ac., pop. 897; P.O., T.O.