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Newbridge, Staffordshire

Newbridge is a former village that is now a suburb of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. The earliest reference, from 1286, is to 'Novo Ponte' (Latin for New Bridge). The bridge referred to took the London-Holyhead road over the River Smestow. It is within the council area of Wolverhampton.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 52.596227,-2.158763
Grid Reference: SO 8934 9983
Council Area: Wolverhampton CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 32392
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Newbridge,_Staffordshire_32392

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