Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Heighington within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Heighington.-- par., township, and vil. with ry. sta., S. Durham, 5 miles NW. of Darlington - par., 8378 ac. (including part of Auckland St Andrew par.), pop. 1494; township, 1766 ac., pop. 621; P.O.