Horncliffe Explained

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Official Name:Horncliffe
Os Grid Reference:NT925495
Coordinates:55.739°N -2.121°W
Shire District:Berwick-upon-Tweed
Shire County:Northumberland
Region:North East England
Country:England
Post Town:BERWICK UPON TWEED
Postcode Area:TD
Postcode District:TD15
Constituency Westminster:North Northumberland
Population:403
Population Ref:(2011 census)[1]

Horncliffe is a village in the county of Northumberland, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Tweed about 5miles south west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and about 3miles 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parish population 2011. 30 June 2011.