Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of West Tanfield within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Tanfield, West, par. and vil. (ry. sta. Tanfield), North-Riding Yorkshire, on river Ure, 6½ miles NW. of Ripon, 3286 ac., pop. 547; P.O.; Tanfield Church is the burial-place of the Marmions and Fitzhughs.