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Campbell Park, Durham

Campbell Park is a park in Monkton, County Durham. Bede's Well, an ancient water source named after the famous Jarrow monk who reputedly discovered it, survives in Campbell Park. It was customary to immerse diseased children in the well to cure ailments or use it as a wishing well. The park is within the council area of South Tyneside.

Place Type: Urban greenspace
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.970703,-1.500997
Grid Reference: NZ 3204 6412
Council Area: South Tyneside CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 288933
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Campbell_Park,_Durham_288933

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