Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Spennymoor within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Spennymoor, town with ry. sta., Whitworth par., Durham, 3 miles W. of Ferryhill Junction and 4 NE. of Bishop Auckland, pop. 5917; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks; collieries and iron foundries employ many of the inhabitants.