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Morpeth, Northumberland

Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland. The town grew up at an important crossing point of the River Wansbeck. Morpeth Castle stands on a hill to the town's south. The town's history is celebrated in the annual Northumbrian Gathering. The ruins of Newminster Abbey lie just west of the town. The town is within the council area of Northumberland.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.167515,-1.69073
Grid Reference: NZ 1979 8595
Civil Parish: Morpeth CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 31191
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Morpeth,_Northumberland_31191

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