Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ryton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ryton.-- town, par., and township with ry. sta., Durham, on river Tyne, 6 miles W. of Newcastle - par., 5430 ac., pop. 5311; township, 1201 ac., pop. 3030; town (containing the townships of Ryton, Ryton Woodside, and Crawcrook), 5150 ac., pop. 4508; P.O., T.O Ryton has iron and steel works, collieries, and limestone quarries.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ryton Woodside, township, Ryton par. and town, Durham, 2813 ac., pop. 1082. See RYTON.