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Seaham (Seaham)

Seaham from Village Farm Cottage, 1993 4/1993
Seaham from Village Farm Cottage, 1993 4/1993

Seaham with Seaham High Pit, 1993 4/1993
Seaham with Seaham High Pit, 1993 4/1993
The name Seaham means 'homestead by the sea' in Old English and was first recorded in AD1050. The old village no longer exists but originally lay between St Mary's church and Seaham Hall. Seaham Harbour is a new town of entirely 19th century construction.
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Medieval (1066 to 1540)
21st Century (2001 to 2100)



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