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Sandwell, Staffordshire

Sandwell is an urban area in the north of Smethwick, Staffordshire. The terraces known as Sandwell Place were erected in the 1880s, named after the nearby Sandwell Park and Sandwell Park Colliery. Since the mid 19th century the area has become known just as 'Sandwell', though this causes confusion with the modern council area name. It is within the council area of Sandwell.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 52.501574,-1.968288
Grid Reference: SP 0225 8929
Council Area: Sandwell CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 39257
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sandwell,_Staffordshire_39257

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