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Prudhoe, Northumberland

Prudhoe is a town in Northumberland, situated on a steep, north-facing hill in the Tyne valley. Prudhoe Castle is a Norman castle, which was for a long time involved in the border wars between England and Scotland. The town is within the council area of Northumberland.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.961243,-1.853161
Grid Reference: NZ 0950 6296
Civil Parish: Prudhoe CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 36951
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Prudhoe,_Northumberland_36951

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