Tynedale

Tynedale is a local government district in south-west Northumberland. It had a resident population of 58,808 according to Census 2001, and is named for the River Tyne. Its main towns are Hexham and Prudhoe. The district contains part of Hadrian's Wall.

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Local government district - Northumberland - Census 2001 - River Tyne - Hexham - Prudhoe - Hadrian's Wall

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With an area of 2,219km² it is the second largest English district, after the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is bigger than several English counties, including Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Hertfordshire.

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East Riding of Yorkshire - Nottinghamshire - Leicestershire - Hertfordshire

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Tynedale was historically a liberty created alongside Hexhamshire by Henry I of England.

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Liberty - Hexhamshire - Henry I of England

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