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This black commemorative plaque records: Lort Burn. Originally Dene Burn, it became Lort Burn (dirty burn) from later 14th century. Rising in Leazes it follows the line of Dean Street and enters river near this spot. High Bridge and Low Bridge mark early bridges across it. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear County Council.
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