HESLETON (MONK), a parish in the southern division
of EASINGTON ward, county palatine of DURHAM,
comprising the townships of Hulam, or Holom Hutton-
Henry, Monk-Hesleton, Nesbit, Sheraton, and Thorpe-
Bulmer, and containing 503 inhabitants; of which number,
164 are in the township of Monk-Hesleton, 10 miles
(E. by S.) from Durham. The living is a vicarage, in the
archdeaconry and diocese of Durham, rated in the king's
books at £7. 12. 6., and in the patronage of the Dean
and Chapter of Durham. The church is dedicated to
St. Mary. Petty races are held here on St. Peter's day.