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Alnwick, Northumberland

Alnwick is a small market town in Northumberland. The town is mainly known as the location of Alnwick Castle, seat of the Dukes of Northumberland. The town centre has retained much of its old character and buildings. The town is within the council area of Northumberland.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.411655,-1.705615
Grid Reference: NU 1873 1312
Civil Parish: Alnwick CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 750
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Alnwick,_Northumberland_750

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