Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.722, -1.494 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 32 36 |
| Population: | 3,522 |
| Dialling code: | 01740 (Sedgefield) |
The civil parish of Coxhoe lies a few miles south‑east of Durham in County Durham, occupying a patchwork of small villages, housing estates and surrounding agricultural land. The landscape mixes rolling fields and pockets of reclaimed industrial ground, with quiet lanes and local footpaths linking green spaces and community facilities.
Once a bustling coal‑mining area in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the parish retains a visible industrial heritage in rows of miners’ cottages and former pit sites, many of which have been landscaped or repurposed. Today it combines local shops, small businesses and schools with a strong community spirit; many residents commute to nearby Durham and other centres while local clubs and events keep a distinct village identity.
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