Built-up area in Stockton-on-Tees, England
| Coordinates: | 54.54, -1.413 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 38 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01325 (Darlington) |
Long Newton is a small village in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham, sitting on the rural fringe between Stockton-on-Tees and Darlington. The settlement has a distinctly linear feel - the “Long” in its name reflecting its development along the road - and lies within easy reach of the River Tees and the wider Teesside conurbation, making it popular with commuters while retaining a quiet, semi-rural character.
Historically agricultural, Long Newton still shows that legacy in surrounding farms and stone and brick cottages, but day-to-day life is now shaped by a mix of local community activity and reliance on nearby towns for shopping and work. The village has a modest local identity centred on its church, village hall and occasional community events, offering a slice of countryside life close to the amenities of larger urban centres.
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