Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Gosforth within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Gosforth, par. and ry. sta., S. Northumberland, 2 miles N. of Newcastle, 6472 ac., pop. 5557; P.O., T.O.; and P.O. at Gosforth Colliery; 2 miles N. of sta. is the seat of Gosforth Hall; the par. contains the townships of North Gosforth, 1088 ac., pop. 230; and South Gosforth, 468 ac., pop. 829.