| Denton Burn | |
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  Denton Burn Location withinTyne and Wear | |
| OS grid reference | NZ195654 |
| • London | 242 miles (389 km) |
| Metropolitan borough | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Postcode district | NE15 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
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Denton Burn is an area located in Central Newcastle, approximately 4 miles (6 km) to the west of the city centre ofNewcastle upon Tyne in England, United Kingdom. It is officially designated asuburb of the city, where it is linked to Carlisle by theA69 andA1 roads. The West Road also runs to the north of Denton Burn allowing access to the city centre and also to the junction which leads to theA69 road andA1 road.
A small section ofHadrian's Wall is located in the suburb. This is the first substitutional length of wall that can be seen west of Newcastle. It was depicted in a drawing in 1863 with an apple tree growing on it.[1] The site also contains the remains of a turret. Amilecastle is presumed buried beneath a modern housing development. The turret and attached wall are maintained as a single property byEnglish Heritage (known as "Denton Hall Turret").[2]
There are three schools located in Denton Burn,St. Bedes RC Primary School,Broadwood Primary School andSt. Cuthbert's High School. Other amenities like the library, stores and field are essential to the area.
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