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Otterburn
Also known as: Otterburn, Northumberland
Otterburn — village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Otterburn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 550 people. Address: NE19. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.2333°, -2.1833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Otterburn is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne on the banks of the River Rede, near its confluence with the Otter Burn, from which the village derives its name. It lies within the Cheviot Hills about 16 miles (26 km) from the Scottish border. The parish of Otterburn is at the heart of Redesdale, a Northumbrian upland valley. In 2011 the parish had a population of 654.
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Background
History
view of Blakehope Roman fort and camp two miles to the north-west of Otterburn]] Otterburn was the site of a major battle in 1388 between English and Scottish armies. The engagement, in which the Scots took Sir Henry Percy captive, is the subject of the English Ballad of Chevy Chase and the Scots ballad Otterburn. The battle of Otterburn ended in an English rout. Despite James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas being killed, Percy was captured and over a thousand of the English were taken, left dead on the field or slain as they fled. The dead were carried to Elsdon church, 3 mi from Otterburn, where they were buried. The modern village grew up around a coaching inn and Otterburn Tower. It was…
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- Coordinates
- 55.2333, -2.1833
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Otterburn
- Postcode
- NE19
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Population
- 550
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009668 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Otterburn, Northumberland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Otterburn - geograph.org.uk - 1409182.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn
Historic churches · 0.2 km
William de Percy
Hotels · 0.3 km
Otterburn Tower
Castles · 0.4 km
Redesdale
National parks · 0.5 km
Otterburn Mill
Mills · 0.6 km
Percy's Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Otterburn Battlefield
Forts · 0.9 km
Otterburn Hall
Castles · 1.1 km
Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Romano-British Farmstead
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Dargues Roman camp
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Otterburn is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 550. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 550
- Constituency
- Hexham
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Things to see in Otterburn
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📷 4Archaeological sites · North East England
Corsenside
Corsenside in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North East England
Otterburn Hall
Otterburn Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Forts · North East England
Otterburn Battlefield
Otterburn Battlefield is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Mills · North East England
Otterburn Mill
Otterburn Mill — mill in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Percy's Cross
Percy's Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn — church in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Dargues Roman camp
Dargues Roman camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Blakehope Roman Fort
Blakehope Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Chairford Bridge
Chairford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
East Woodburn Bridge
East Woodburn Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Adam Telfer and Old Hemp Memorial
Adam Telfer and Old Hemp Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Memorial to David John Scott
Memorial to David John Scott — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
William de Percy
William de Percy — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres
Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead
Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Romano-British Farmstead
Romano-British Farmstead — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Blakehope Roman Fort
Blakehope Roman Fort — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn
St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn — church in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
William de Percy
William de Percy — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 4📷 4📷 4Mills · North East England
Otterburn Mill
Otterburn Mill — mill in Otterburn, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Percy's Cross
Percy's Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Otterburn
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North East England
William de Percy
William de Percy — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Demesne Farm Campsite & Granary Cottage
Demesne Farm Campsite & Granary Cottage — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club Site
Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Redesdale Arms
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Otterburn?
- Otterburn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE19), in the parish of Otterburn.
- What is Otterburn?
- Otterburn — village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Otterburn?
- Drivers can use postcode NE19.
- Is Otterburn free to visit?
- Yes, Otterburn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Otterburn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE19. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.