Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Willington within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Willington, eccl. dist. and township with ry. sta., Brancepeth par., Durham, 5 miles N. of Bishop Auckland - dist., pop. 7099; township, 1452 ac., pop. 5006; P.O., T.O.; has large collieries.