Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of West Rainton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Rainton, West, eccl. dist. and township, Houghton le Spring par., in co. and 4 miles NE. of Durham - dist., pop. 3778; township, 1776 ac., pop. 2888; P.O., T.O.; has coal mines.