Horncliffe
Horncliffe is a village in the county of Northumberland, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Tweed about 5 miles (8 km) south west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and about 3 miles (5 km) north east of Norham and is the most northerly village in England.
History
Horncliffe is the most northerly village in England, built on a cliff above the banks of the River Tweed which forms the border with Scotland. In 1639 the army of King Charles I camped along the south of the river near to the area of Chain Bridge towards "Ourde" (now named Ord).
Governance
Horncliffe is in the parliamentary constituency of North Northumberland.
References
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 30 June 2011.
External links
- Horncliffe Memorial Hall - Main Street, Horncliffe, Northumberland. TD15 2XW
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1006435
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