Preston-le-Skerne explained

Official Name:	Preston-le-Skerne
Country:	England
Region:	North East England
Unitary England:	County Durham
Civil Parish:	Mordon
Constituency Westminster:	Sedgefield
Post Town:	Newton Aycliffe
Postcode Area:	DL
Postcode District:	DL5
Dial Code:	01325
Os Grid Reference:	NZ305239
Coordinates:	54.61°N -1.528°W
Static Image Name:	Preston West Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3557507.jpg
Static Image Caption:	Preston West Farm

Preston-le-Skerne^[1] is a hamlet in the civil parish of Mordon, County Durham, England. It is situated a short distance to the east of Newton Aycliffe.

History

Preston-le-Skerne was formerly a township in the parish of Aycliffe,^[2] in 1866 Preston le Skerne became a separate civil parish,^[3] on 1 April 1983 the parish was abolished and merged with Mordon.^[4] In 1971 the parish had a population of 81.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Preston le Skerne, Durham . ukga.org . UK Genealogy Archives . 16 August 2023.
2. Web site: History of Preston le Skerne, in Sedgefield and County Durham. A Vision of Britain through Time. 18 May 2024.
3. Web site: Relationships and changes Preston le Skerne CP/Tn through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 18 May 2024.
4. Web site: Durham Western Registration District. UKBMD. 18 May 2024.
5. Web site: Population statistics Preston le Skerne CP/Tn through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 18 May 2024.