Allenheads
Allenheads is a former mining village in the Pennines to the north of Weardale in Northumberland, England. Lead extraction was the settlement's industry until the mine closed in the late 19th century. Allenheads, which is 404 m (1,325 ft) above sea level, is situated 8 miles (13 km) further along the River East Allen from Allendale.
| Allenheads | |
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Allenheads | |
Allenheads Location within Northumberland | |
| OS grid reference | NY855455 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HEXHAM |
| Postcode district | NE47 |
| Dialling code | 01434 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
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