Horncliffe

Horncliffe
Horncliffe
Horncliffe
Location within Northumberland
Population403 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceNT925495
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBERWICK UPON TWEED
Postcode districtTD15
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
UK Parliament

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

  1. ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 30 June 2011.

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