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Crook, County Durham

Crook
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Lat/Lon:
Population: 6,294 (2001 Census)
Dwellings: 2,695 (2001 Census)
Formal status:Town
Administration
County:County Durham
Region:North East
Nation:England
Post Office and Telephone
Post town:CROOK
Postcode:DL15
Dialling Code:01388

Crook is a small market town in County Durham, England. It is situated about ten miles south-west of Durham.

Crook lies a couple of miles north of the River Wear, on the A690 from Durham. This turns into the A689 leading up into the scenic upper reaches of Weardale, through Wolsingham and Stanhope. Crook is the administrative centre of the Wear Valley District Council.

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Last updated: 05-25-2005 05:03:37
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