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Revision as of 15:36, 5 December 2006 by 195.97.199.130 (talk) (→History)(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.
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