Romaldkirk

It is thought that the name might be derived from St. Rumwold, a little-known Saxon saint who is said to have preached the Gospel after his baptism as an infant; his resting place is recorded as being in Buckingham

The prettiest village in upper Teesdale with little grey almshouses standing beside a noble 12^th century church and lanes lead up to the reservoirs high on a grassy plateau.

The Church of St Romald is a late 12^th century building and is a Grade 1 listed building, containing surviving sections of Anglo-Saxon walls either side of the chancel arch, as well as a late medieval rood stair, a stone tomb effigy of Hugh Fitz Henry (who died on campaign with Edward I in 1305) in chain mail, a 12th-century font, and a pulpit (originally part of a three decker) from the early 18th century.