Scots Gap Explained

Country:England
Civil Parish:Wallington Demesne
Shire County:Northumberland
Unitary England:Northumberland
Region:North East England
Coordinates:55.173°N -1.94°W
Os Grid Reference:NZ0486
Static Image Name:Scots Gap Village - geograph.org.uk - 114290.jpg
Static Image Caption:Scots Gap Village
Postcode Area:NE
Postcode District:NE61
Post Town:Morpeth
Constituency Westminster:Berwick-upon-Tweed

Scots Gap is a small village in the civil parish of Wallington Demesne, in Northumberland, United Kingdom.

Population

Scots Gap has approximately 70 private residential dwellings,[1] the oldest dating from the mid 1800s and the latest pair being under construction in 2016. Private residences in the village are dominated by West Grange Hall and estate, covering some 35 acres across the north-east corner of the village.

Agricultural mart

The village is best known for the livestock mart which holds weekly sales of prime sheep from June to February and occasional cattle and other sales. The mart is operated by Hexham and Northern Marts Company and the facility is the largest built structure in the village. The agricultural mart is believed to have been the primary driver behind the opening of the Scots Gap railway station in the 19th century. The railway line and station closed in 1966, though the station building survives.

Facilities

In addition to West Grange Hall and the agricultural mart, the village offers:

References

  1. Web site: Living in Scots’ Gap, Northumberland. 2012-10-23. iLiveHere. 2016-04-11.
  2. Web site: Which is the best doctors' surgery in the North East? Find out how highly yours is rated by patients. Chronicle Live. Trinity Mirror North East. 2016-05-09.
  3. Web site: The National Trust (North East Regional Office) Scots Gap, Morpeth NE61 4EG, Historic Buildings. MisterWhat. 2016-04-11.

55.173°N -1.94°W