Benridge Bank, West Rainton
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Image: © Robert Graham Taken: 3 Jul 2013
Looking north, with St Mary's church on the left. This part of the village is mainly 19th century or older. West Rainton dates back to mediaeval times, although it would have been just a small agricultural settlement until the coming of the pits in the 19th century.