Morton Palms | |
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Morton Palms Farm | |
Location within County Durham | |
Area | 5.50 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
Population | 32 (2001 census) |
• Density | 6/km2 (16/sq mi) |
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Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Morton Palms is a civil parish in the Darlington district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. In 2001 the parish had a population of 32.[1][2] The parish borders Barmpton, Great Burdon, Hurworth, Middleton St. George, Neasham and Sadberge.[3]
There are five listed buildings in Morton Palms.[4]
The name "Morton" means 'Moor farm/settlement', it was held by Bryan Palms in the 16th century.[5] The site of the deserted medieval village of Morton Palms is marked by the current farm buildings.[6] Formerly a township in the parish of Houghton-le-Skerne,[7] Morton Palms became a civil parish in its own right in 1866.[8]