Natural landmarks · North East England
Wrekenton
In or near Felling.
Wrekenton in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Felling · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wrekenton is located in Gateshead, North East England, with the postcode NE9 7JX. The nearest railway station is Felling, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the landmark is free.
About
Wrekenton is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wrekenton is a residential area in Gateshead, located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from Newcastle upon Tyne, 11 miles (18 km) from Sunderland, and 14 miles (23 km) from Durham. In 2011, Census data for the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council ward of High Fell recorded a total population of 6,110. Wrekenton is bordered by Beacon Lough to the north, Harlow Green to the west, and Eighton Banks to the south. A large part of Wrekenton consists of a council estate, known as Springwell Estate. This is distinct from Springwell Village, which is located a short distance across the border, within the City of Sunderland.
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Background
History
The antiquarian John Hodgson claimed to have named the village. He wrote, "After the enclosure of the common (in 1822), Mr. Watson, of Warburton Place, Carrhill, founded a considerable village at this place, which, at my suggestion, he called Wrekenton." This name was chosen because Wrekenton and Eighton Banks were divided by the remains of the Wrekendyke Roman road. Wrekenton is believed to have been the meeting point of two Roman roads, Cade's Road and the Wrekendyke Road. Cade's Road ran from the Humber to York and Newcastle, with the Wrekendyke Road branching away to the north east passing close to Jarrow, and ending at the Roman fort and harbour of Arbeia, at South Shields. It has even…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9294, -1.5724
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE9 7JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
- Nearest railway station
- Felling — 2.6 km
Sources
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wrekenton?
- Wrekenton is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE9 7JX), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Wrekenton?
- Wrekenton in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wrekenton?
- The nearest railway station is Felling, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE9 7JX.
- Is Wrekenton free to visit?
- Yes, Wrekenton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wrekenton?
- The nearest railway station is Felling, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE9 7JX.