Horncliffe
| Horncliffe | |
|---|---|
 Horncliffe | |
  Horncliffe Location within Northumberland | |
| Population | 403 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NT925495 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BERWICK UPON TWEED |
| Postcode district | TD15 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North 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
[edit]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).[citation needed]
Governance
[edit]Horncliffe is in the parliamentary constituency of North Northumberland.
References
[edit]- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 30 June 2011.
External links
[edit]- Horncliffe Memorial Hall - Main Street, Horncliffe, Northumberland. TD15 2XW
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1006435
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