Cassop is a small village in County Durham with around 500 residents, located a few miles south‑east of the city of Durham. It has a rural character and a history as a former mining community.
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Cassop is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Cassop‑cum‑Quarrington, in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It has a population of about 500 and is located near the city of Durham. A former mining village, mining is no longer the main occupation of Cassop's inhabitants due to extensive mine closure over the last 30 years. Cassop is situated a few miles to the south‑east of Durham, giving residents access to the amenities and services of the larger city while maintaining a rural, low‑density setting. The community’s history as a mining village is evident in its built environment and local heritage, though the area has transitioned to a more diverse economy in recent decades.