Higham Dykes Hall, Higham Dykes, Milbourne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0DH

This property is located in Ponteland, a parish in Northumberland, approximately eight miles northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne, built on marshland near St Mary's Church and the old bridge.

Ponteland is a parish in Northumberland, England, situated roughly eight miles (13 km) northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. The settlement is built on marshland near St Mary’s Church and the old bridge, indicating a historic layout centred on these landmarks. The area falls within the Diocese of Newcastle, which is a Church of England diocese based in Newcastle upon Tyne and covers the historic county of Northumberland as well as the area of Alston Moor in Cumbria. The parish’s proximity to Newcastle provides access to the city’s amenities while maintaining a distinct rural setting. The mention of marshland suggests a landscape that may include wetland features, and the reference to St Mary’s Church and the old bridge points to historic structures that are central to the community’s identity.