Black Heddon
| Black Heddon | |
  Black Heddon |
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| OS grid reference | NZ075765 |
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| Unitary authority | Northumberland |
| Ceremonial county | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Postcode district | NE20 |
| Dialling code | 01661 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
| UK Parliament | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
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Coordinates: 55°04′59″N 1°53′02″W / 55.083°N 1.884°W
Black Heddon is a village in Northumberland, in England. It is situated to the north-west of Newcastle, between Stamfordham and Belsay.
According to local legend, the village was once haunted by a ghost named Silky, who used to jump onto travellers' horses. In nearby Belsay is a tree overlooking a waterfall which is known as Silky's Chair.[1]
Governance
Black Heddon is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
References
External links
Media related to Black Heddon at Wikimedia Commons
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