In a message dated 28/02/2007 01:10:04 GMT Standard Time, srheggie@cablelan.net writes: Can anyone tell me if there is or was a place in Durham named SHIRTON. And where a person would be christened if they came from there. __________________________________________________________ You can see a list of Durham place names and the local church at http://www.durham.gov.uk/recordoffice/dro.nsf/vwebplaces Sherburn Pittington St. Lawrence (-1872) Sherburn St. Mary (1872 -) Regards Stan Mapstone