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Wallsend, Northumberland

Wallsend is a town in Northumberland. Wallsend is the site of the Roman fort of Segedunum, the fort protecting the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall. The town has a proud coal mining and ship building heritage. The Wallsend Boys Club has produced many famous footballers. Wallsend is the home town of the musician Sting whose song All This Time was inspired by the town. The town is within the council area of North Tyneside.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.996214,-1.522434
Grid Reference: NZ306669
Police Area: Northumbria
Council Area: North Tyneside
Country: England

GBPNID: 47588
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wallsend,_Northumberland_47588

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