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Redcar, Yorkshire

Redcar is a seaside town in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. Redcar originated as a fishing town in the 14th century. It became a tourist resort with the opening of the Middlesbrough to Redcar Railway in 1846. The Clock Tower is a memorial to King Edward VII, a regular visitor to Redcar. The town lies within the council area of Redcar and Cleveland.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.618821,-1.067845
Grid Reference: NZ 6029 2525
Council Area: Redcar and Cleveland CA
Strategic Authority Area: Tees Valley SA
Police Area: Cleveland PA

GBPN ID: 37594
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Redcar,_Yorkshire_37594

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