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About Hetton-le-Hole

Though a superficial glance at the Hetton of today may lead one to think it is a place with little or no history, this is not the case. The history of the area can, in fact, be traced back for up to a thousand years. The unusual name of Hetton-le-Hole derives from two Anglo-Saxon words, which were spelt together "Heppedune" or Bramble Hill. Various other spellings are "Hepdon" and "Hepton". The name gave rise to a local landowning family; who owned part of the Manor from the very earliest times.

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The Urban District of Hetton-le-Hole was formed by Order in Council dated 30th March 1885 and it then consisted of the Hetton, Hetton Downs and Easington Lane wards - the population was 12,726.

In 1974 Hetton Town Council was formed due to the reorganisation of Local Government and is made up of 21 Members, representing the four Wards of Hetton-le-Hole.



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The connotation of the arms being "Puffing Billy" represents the locamotives used on the Hetton Colliery Railway constructed by George Stephenson, resident Engineer in 1822.

The ears of corn represent the Agricultural community. The Lion Rampant has association with the Bowes Lyon Family.