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Revision as of 15:51, 5 December 2006 by 195.97.199.130 (talk) (→Local Interest)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 Deleval family who owned a lot of land locally. Look out for big Davey T in sluice, also known as Meat Sweats.
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.
A Man called Paul Waite Once visited the area, but was run out of town when it was found he liked nothing better than going down on the beach and looking for chocolate starfish to examine at great length.
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