Fleming Field (England)

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Fleming Field
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Fleming Field
Location within County Durham
OS grid reference NZ386412
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town DURHAM
Postcode district DH6
Police Durham
Fire County Durham and Darlington
Ambulance North East
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England
County Durham
54°45′54″N1°24′00″W / 54.765°N 1.400°W / 54.765; -1.400 Coordinates: 54°45′54″N1°24′00″W / 54.765°N 1.400°W / 54.765; -1.400

Fleming Field is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated between Peterlee and Durham, next to Shotton Colliery.

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