Stockton-on-Tees

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Stockton-on-Tees

town and unitary authority, England, United Kingdom

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Last Updated: Dec 25, 2024 • Article History

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Stockton-on-Tees, town and unitary authority, northeastern England. The unitary authority encompasses an area on both sides of the River Tees. The section north of the Tees, including the historic town of Stockton, forms part of the geographic and historic county of Durham. The section to the south belongs to the geographic county of North Yorkshire and the historic county of Yorkshire. Stockton-on-Tees is part of the Teesside metropolitan area. The town of Stockton lies on the left bank of the River Tees 12 miles (19 km) from the river’s North Sea mouth. It developed as a market town around the ...(100 of 216 words)

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