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Doddington, Northumberland

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Doddington
OS grid referenceNT997325
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWOOLER
Postcode districtNE71
Dialling code01668
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
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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

Doddington is probably now most famous for the Doddington Dairy farm, a producer of organic cheeses and ice creams.[citation needed]


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