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| == History == | == History == | ||
| Seaton Sluice was formally a site of industry during the 18th century. Coal was exported from the harbour and to improve access for shipping, a new access to the sea ('the cut') was excavated in the 1760s, creating an island known as 'Rocky Island'. This was carried out by the |
Seaton Sluice was formally a site of industry during the 18th century. Coal was exported from the harbour and to improve access for shipping, a new access to the sea ('the cut') was excavated in the 1760s, creating an island known as 'Rocky Island'. This was carried out by the Thompson family who owned a lot of land locally. These days, the Thompsons are a well known family in Seaton Sluice, and are feared by many. The main cause of this fear was due to the Thompson's son, David, who was jailed for rape and murder in the late 1990's. | ||
| == Local Interest == | == Local Interest == | ||
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Template:Infobox England place Seaton Sluice is a village in Northumberland. It lies on the coast at the mouth of the Seaton Burn, midway between Whitley Bay and Blyth.
History
Seaton Sluice was formally a site of industry during the 18th century. Coal was exported from the harbour and to improve access for shipping, a new access to the sea ('the cut') was excavated in the 1760s, creating an island known as 'Rocky Island'. This was carried out by the Thompson family who owned a lot of land locally. These days, the Thompsons are a well known family in Seaton Sluice, and are feared by many. The main cause of this fear was due to the Thompson's son, David, who was jailed for rape and murder in the late 1990's.
Local Interest
Seaton Delaval Hall, built by Sir John Vanbrugh is on the outskirts of Seaton Sluice, on the road to Seaton Delaval.
Holywell Dene - the tree-lined valley through which the Seaton Burn flows in Seaton Sluice - contains a folly known as 'Starlight Castle', built by the Delavals.
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