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Morpeth

Town in Northumberland, England

Citytown civil parish market townQ736785

Also known as Morpeth, Northumberland

Country: United Kingdom
Located in: Northumberland
Population: 14,376(2021)
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1.“Parish Profiles”nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2021_ppRetrieved 2024-08-05
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, 14,017(2011)
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1.“Key Statistics”nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2011_ksRetrieved 2025-06-23
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, 13,833(2001)
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1.“Key Statistics”nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2001_ksRetrieved 2025-06-23
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Postal code: NE61
, NE65
Website: northumberland.gov.uk

Overview

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Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, lying on the River Wansbeck. Nearby towns include Ashington and Bedlington. In the 2011 census, the population of Morpeth was given as 14,017, up from 13,833 in the 2001 census. The earliest evidence of settlement is believed to be from the Neolithic period, and some Roman artefacts have also been found.

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OS grid reference: NZ2085
Local dialing code: 01670
Historic county: Northumberland
Authority: Morpeth Town Council
Different from: Morpeth

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55.1675, -1.6908OpenStreetMap ↗

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