CRAWCROOK, a township in the parish of RYTON, western division of CHESTER ward, county palatine of DURHAM, 9 miles (w.) from Gateshead, containing 308 inhabitants. Coal is obtained in this township. Miss Simpson, of Bradley Hall, endowed a school with £25 per annum, for teaching twenty-six children; and another-has been-established by Lady Ravensworth, who annually contributes £20 for the education of: girls.