Castle Island, England

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Castle Island
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Castle Island, England
Interactive map of Castle Island
Geography
Location River Wansbeck
Type Ait
Area2.25 [1] acres (0.91 ha)
Administration
England
CountyFlag of Northumberland.svg Northumberland
Demographics
Population0

Castle Island is an island (ait) located within the River Wansbeck in Ashington, Northumberland.

Castle Island was historically part of the Ashington and North Seaton parishes. The island used to be much larger. [2]

Since 2003, Castle Island has been a Local Nature Reserve. [3] The island is home various bird species, such as Sandpiper, Greenshank, and Little Stint. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "English Geography Site Archive". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  2. ↑ "View map: Ordnance Survey, Northumberland (Old Series) LXXIII.1 (Ashington; Bedlington; Newbiggin By The Sea) - Ordnance Survey 25 inch England and Wales, 1841-1952". maps.nls.uk. Archived from the original on 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  3. ↑ "Designated Sites View". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  4. ↑ "Castle Island – River Wansbeck". Bird Watching Sites. 2014-09-23. Retrieved 2026-01-02.

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