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HOLWICK, a hamlet and a township in Romald-Kirk parish, N. R. Yorkshire. The hamlet lies near the river Tees, Winch-Bridge, the boundary with Durham, and High Force waterfall, 12 miles NW of Barnard-Castle; and occupies an interesting site amid romantic scenery. -The township contains also the hamlets of Lonton and Unthank. Acres, 5, 910. Real property, £1, 715. Pop., 253. Houses, 44.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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Feature Description: | "a hamlet and a township" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
Administrative units: | Yorkshire AncC |
Place: | Holwick |
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