The North East is home to some amusing and cheeky place names, scattered throughout the region.

A recent map showcased quirky names from across the country, but a few in the North East stand out, even among Britain's more colourful locations.

We’ve put together a list of seven of the most memorable rude names in the region.

If you think we’ve left out any names, feel free to leave a comment with your favourite rude place name in the North East!

1) Coxhoe, County Durham

(Image: GOOGLE MAPS) 2) North Bitchburn, County Durham

3) Cockfield, County Durham

4) Butsfield, County Durham

5) ​Shitlington Hall, Northumberland

6) Busty Bridge, Durham

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7) Wackerfield, County Durham

8) Low Bell End Farm, Pickering

9) Cock Lane, Darlington