British Place Names

Dunston, Gateshead

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Dunston is a suburban area in Gateshead, Gateshead

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Dunston within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Dunston in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Lowside, a division of Whickham par., Durham, 3 miles SW. of Gateshead; has iron and chemical works, collieries, and brickworks.

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Dunston, eccl. dist. and vil., Whickham par., N. Durham -- dist., pop. 2692; vil., 2 miles SW. of Gateshead; P.O., T.O.

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