Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Leadgate within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Leadgate.-- town and eccl. dist., Lanchester par., Durham, 2½ miles SE. of Shotley Bridge sta. and 7 miles NW. of Lanchester - dist., pop. 4601; town, pop. 4271; P.O., T.O.; has large iron and coal mines.