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West Denton


DENTON, WEST, a township, in the parish of Newburn, union and W. division of Castle ward, S. division of Northumberland, 3 miles (W. by N.) from Newcastle; containing 420 inhabitants. It lies on the south side of the Hexham road, about 2 miles east-bynorth from Newburn, and comprises 322 acres of land: the Hall is pleasant and commodious. The Roman barriers seem to have passed near.

Extract from: A Topographical Dictionary of England comprising the several counties, cities, boroughs, corporate and market towns, parishes, and townships..... 7th Edition, by Samuel Lewis, London, 1848.
Newcastle upon Tyne Newburn Parish, 1848 Denton
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Hillhead Road near junction with West Denton Way

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Beacon, West Denton

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Outer West Library/Pool

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Milecastle Court, West Denton

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West Denton fire station

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Playing Field near St John Vianney RC Church, Hillhead Parkway, West Denton

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022199:Denton Park House West Denton Way Denton Unknown 1971

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