West Denton

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West Denton
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West Denton
Location in Tyne and Wear
Coordinates: 54°59′31″N1°42′22″W / 54.992°N 1.706°W / 54.992; -1.706
OS grid reference NZ189664
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country England
City and metropolitan borough Newcastle upon Tyne

West Denton is an area in the western part of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.

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References

  1. "St John Vianney Primary School".
  2. "Home". thomasbewick.newcastle.sch.uk.