Welcome to Trimdon Foundry
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Trimdon is a village in County Durham, in England, previously known as Tremeldon (1196) or Tremedon (1262).It is 9 miles west of Hartlepool, and adjacent to Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon Grange and Deaf Hill (also known as Trimdon Station). Locally, to distinguish it from these, it is known as Trimdon Village, or simply "The Village". The main focal point of "The Village" is Saint Mary Magdalene church, which was constructed during the Norman period (approximately 1145AD). Trimdon Labour Club (now closed) was the setting for some of the former prime minister and constituency MP Tony Blair's constituency speeches. Blair's constituency home was in nearby Trimdon Colliery.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
202 hectares |
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Population |
1,496 (2021) |
Density |
741 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.5 |
Ward |
Trimdon and Thornley |
District |
County Durham |
Postcodes |
TS29 |
ONS ID |
E04010705 |
Council
Contact details for Trimdon Foundry Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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Local News
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Peter Lee, apparently, has been a topic of conversation in the Black Bull pub in Trimdon Village because this legendary ...
Published: 23rd Nov 2012
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One of the oldest pit banners set for historic return to Durham Miners' Gala after a century
Published: 17th Feb 2017