Prestwick Carr | |
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Location in Tyne and Wear | |
Coordinates: 55°03′22″N 1°41′46″W / 55.056°N 1.696°W | |
Grid position | NZ195735 |
Location | Tyne and Wear, England, UK |
Prestwick Carr is a large area of low-lying wetland on the northern boundary of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in northeastern England between Dinnington and Ponteland. It is known for attracting various birds of wetlands and open country and is an Site of Special Scientific Interest[1] and a nature reserve managed by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust. A large part of the site is owned by the Ministry of Defence.[2]