Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Penshaw within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Penshaw (or Painshaw), township and eccl. dist. with ry. sta., Hough ton le Spring par., Durham - township, 1085 ac., pop. 2605; dist., pop. 2892; P.O. at New Penshaw; the sta. is 8 miles NE. of Durham.