Former toll house, Swalwell
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Former toll house, Swalwell
Image: © Robert Graham Taken: 22 Jun 2016
This cottage is beside the River Derwent at Swalwell, beside the old bridge which once carried the Gateshead to Hexham turnpike road over the river. It can be seen on the right. The cottage has a date of 1760 on it. The road is no longer used as there is a new bridge a short distance upstream.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.955131
Longitude
-1.69142