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Bigges Main, Northumberland

Bigges Main is a former village in Northumberland. The village grew around Bigges Main Colliery, which was established in 1784. The village was demolished in the mid 1950's, the area now forming part of Centurion Park. It is within the council area of North Tyneside.

Primary Name(s): Bigges Main
Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.995304,-1.553786
Grid Reference: NZ 2864 6683
Council Area: North Tyneside CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN3607

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bigges_Main,_Northumberland_3607