Walwick

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Walwick
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Walwick
Location within Northumberland
OS grid reference NY905705
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HEXHAM
Postcode district NE46
Police Northumbria
Fire Northumberland
Ambulance North East
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Northumberland
55°01′44″N2°09′00″W / 55.029°N 2.150°W / 55.029; -2.150 Coordinates: 55°01′44″N2°09′00″W / 55.029°N 2.150°W / 55.029; -2.150

 

Walwick is a village in Northumberland, England near Hadrian's Wall. Nearby villages include Humshaugh, Chollerford and Low Brunton.

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Governance

Walwick is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.

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