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   The River Tyne / ˈ t aɪ n / ⓘ is a river in North East England. Its length (excluding tributaries) is 73 miles (118 km). It is formed by the North Tyne and the South Tyne, which converge at Warden Rock near Hexham in Northumberland at a place dubbed 'The Meeting of the Waters'.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › River-TyneRiver Tyne | England, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 27, 2024 · River Tyne, river in northern England, flowing for 62 miles (100 km) into the North Sea below Newcastle upon Tyne. It is formed near Hexham by the confluence of the North Tyne, with its tributary the Rede, and the South Tyne.

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Tyne and Wear, metropolitan county in northeastern England. Named for its two main rivers, the Tyne and the Wear, it is bounded by the administrative counties of Northumberland (north and west) and Durham (south) and by the North Sea (east).

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   Get all the latest news, live updates and content about Tyne from across the BBC.

6. www.britainsrivers.com › river-tyneRiver Tyne | Everything you need to know

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   Learn about the River Tyne, one of the most significant rivers in the northeast of England. Discover its origin, length, width, tidal range, importance, location, geology and historical significance.

7. www.tyneriverstrust.org › the-river-tyneThe River Tyne - History, Origins & Future | Tyne Rivers Trust

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   The Tyne is one of the most iconic rivers in the UK and is around 73 miles (118km) in length. Its two main tributaries (sources) are the South Tyne and the North Tyne, which converge at Warden Rock near Hexham at a placed known as ‘Watersmeet’.

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   Where did the name Tyne come from?

   • Nothing definite is known of the origin of the designation Tyne, nor is the river known by that name until the Saxon period: Tynemouth is recorded in Anglo-Saxon as Tinanmuðe (probably dative case ). The Vedra on the Roman map of Britain may be the Tyne, or may be the River Wear.

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   Where is the Tyne River in Northumberland?

   • From Wylam the Tyne is the boundary between the historic counties of Northumberland and Durham. The river crosses a coalfield and for its last 14 miles (23 km) is a tidal waterway. Since about 1850 the Tyne Improvement Commission has carried out dredging on the lower river, dock construction, and improvement of the entrance.

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   What is the tidal range of the River Tyne?

   • The river's estuary is between South Shields and Tynemouth; it is over five miles wide. The River Tyne has a tidal range that averages around four meters, making it one of the highest tidal ranges in Europe. The River Tyne has played a significant role in shaping the northeast's social and economic development.

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   Are there still shipyards in the Tyne?

   • The lower reaches of the Tyne were, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the world's most important centres of shipbuilding, and there are still shipyards in South Shields and Hebburn to the south of the river.

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9. www.dictionary.com › browse › tyneTYNE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Tyne definition: a river in NE England, in Northumberland, flowing E into the North Sea. About 30 miles (48 km) long.. See examples of TYNE used in a sentence.