Coalcleugh

Coalcleugh
Coalcleugh
Coalcleugh shown within Northumberland
OS grid reference NY805455
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HEXHAM
Postcode district NE47
Police Northumbria
Fire Northumberland
Ambulance North East
EU Parliament North East England
UK Parliament

 

Coalcleugh is a hamlet in Northumberland, England. It is situated in the Pennines between Penrith and Hexham. In the past it was well known as a lead mining centre.[1][2] All of Coalcleugh's lead ore was smelted at Allenheads Mill at Dirtpot.[3] At 1750ft (530m) above sea level, it is said to be the highest hamlet in England.


Governance

Coalcleugh is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.


References


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