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Aston New Town, Warwickshire

Aston New Town is an area in the Aston area of Birmingham, Warwickshire. It developed in 19th century around the then-new New Town Row, from which it takes its name. It was massively redeveloped in the 1960s and 1970s (again as a "new town") with 16 tower blocks (most now demolished). It is within the council area of Birmingham.

Place Type: Urban locality
Alternative name(s): Newtown
Historic County: Warwickshire
Lat, Long: 52.498139,-1.893041
Grid Reference: SP 0735 8892
Council Area: Birmingham CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 1567
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Aston_New_Town,_Warwickshire_1567

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