Claxton is a civil parish in County Durham, England.

It is located to the south west of Hartlepool, and mostly separated from the neighbouring parish of Greatham by the A689 road.

[1] Claxton was a township in Greatham parish.

[2] Claxton takes its name from the Claxton family, who were the landowners from the 12th century to the 15th century.

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