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South Gosforth, Northumberland

South Gosforth is former village which now a part of the Gosforth area of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. South Gosforth was first mentioned in 1319, when it was noted that the English Army retreated there from a siege on Berwick. The name is believed to refer to the part of Gosforth parish south of the Ouse Burn. It is within the council area of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.006643,-1.609095
Grid Reference: NZ 2510 6807
Council Area: Newcastle upon Tyne CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 41151
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/South_Gosforth,_Northumberland_41151

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