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Hartlepool, Port town in County Durham, England

The coastal settlement extends along the North Sea shoreline, featuring a modern marina, commercial port facilities, and industrial zones spanning 24 square kilometers.

Founded in the 7th century around Hartlepool Abbey, the town developed into a significant maritime center with separate communities merging into one borough in 1967.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy and Heugh Battery Museum preserve the maritime heritage through exhibitions of naval artifacts and military installations.

The central train station connects to Newcastle and Middlesbrough, while the A179 and A689 roads provide access to major regional transportation networks.

During the Napoleonic Wars, residents executed a monkey that washed ashore, believing it to be a French spy due to their unfamiliarity with French sailors.

Location: Hartlepool

Website: http://hartlepool.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 54.68333,-1.21667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16

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