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Besides farming, there was formerly a sandstone quarry in the area, and several coal mines. |
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A well known business in Doddington is the Doddington Dairy farm, a producer of organic cheeses and ice creams.[http://communities.northumberland.gov.uk/Doddington.htm] |
A well known business in Doddington is the Doddington Dairy farm, a producer of organic cheeses and ice creams.[http://communities.northumberland.gov.uk/Doddington.htm] |
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Revision as of 10:46, 7 April 2015
Doddington | |
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Population | 146 (2001 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | NT997325 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WOOLER |
Postcode district | NE71 |
Dialling code | 01668 |
Police | Northumbria |
Fire | Northumberland |
Ambulance | North East |
UK Parliament | |
The village and parish of Doddington is situated on the south side of the Milfield Plain, approximately 2 miles from the town of Wooler in the county of Northumberland. Notable buildings in Doddington include Doddington Hall, and the Anglican Church of St Mary and St Michael, which was built in the 18th century on the site of an original 12th Century place of worship. Wooler Golf Course is also situated near to Doddington
Demography
The 2001 UK Census shows a population of 146, with a 50:50 male:female split.
Economy
Besides farming, there was formerly a sandstone quarry in the area, and several coal mines. A well known business in Doddington is the Doddington Dairy farm, a producer of organic cheeses and ice creams.[1]
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Doddington, Northumberland.
- GENUKI (Accessed: 10 November, 2008)
- Northumberland Communities (Accessed: 10 November, 2008)