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South Hylton, Durham

South Hylton is a former village that is now a suburb of Sunderland, County Durham. It lies on the south bank of the River Wear. Originally a collection of farmsteads, it became an industrial village during the Industrial Revolution. It is within the council area of Sunderland.

Primary Name(s): South Hylton
Place Type: Suburban area
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.903291,-1.4517
Grid Reference: NZ 3525 5664
Council Area: Sunderland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN41183

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/South_Hylton,_Durham_41183
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7567519