Unthank, Haltwhistle Explained

Official Name:Unthank
Country:England
Region:North East England
Unitary England:Northumberland
Lieutenancy England:Northumberland
Constituency Westminster:Hexham
Post Town:HALTWHISTLE
Postcode Area:NE
Postcode District:NE49
Dial Code:01434
Os Grid Reference:NY725625
Coordinates:54.956°N -2.431°W

Unthank is a village near Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England. It is first mentioned in writing as Unthanc around 1200.

Governance

Unthank is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.

Landmarks

Unthank Hall is a Grade II listed mansion house, now serving as commercial offices, situated on the southern bank of the River South Tyne. The house, which was built in the 16th century, incorporating an ancient Pele tower, was substantially remodelled and extended in 1815. The Hall was later rebuilt between 1862 and 1865. Much of the 1865 house has since between demolished and only the central gables and entrance porch survive.