Claxton is a civil parish in

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, England. It is located to the south west of Hartlepool, and mostly separated from the neighbouring parish of Greatham by the A689 road. It had a population of 25 at the 2001 Census.

History

Claxton was a

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in Greatham parish. Claxton takes its name from the Claxton family, who were the landowners from the 12th century to the 15th century. In 1866 Caxton became a civil parish in its own right.

References

Civil parishes in County Durham {{Durham-geo-stub