Near the Cheviot Hills, in the northern part of Northumberland, east of Wooler and southwest of Belford, lies the small rural village of Chatton, in picturesque Glendale. Set within a parish of the same name, within the deanery of Bamburgh, it is located in the valley of the river Till. As the river has changed its course over the centuries, it is believed that the location of the village has also moved, with the present layout around 200 years old. Limestone and rock subsoil with a clay and sand surface has made the area around the river fertile Built as defence in the border raids of the fifteenth century is nearby Fowberry Tower. It was converted to a residence in the seventeenth century and has since been home to George Cully, who with his brother Matthew, improved methods of soil cultivation during the nineteenth century. The present church at Chatton is the Anglican Holy Cross church but the original Norman dates to the twelth century when it was granted to Alnwick Abbey by William de Vesci, later passing to the Earls of Northumberland after the dissolution of the monasteries in 1530. The new church was built in the Gothic style after the original was burned. A large stone coffin was discovered in 1814 believed to hold the remains of a follower of Robert the Bruce.
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Places to Stay near Chatton
Percy Arms Hotel (0.11 miles)
Chatton Park House B & B (0.64 miles)
Hemmel Bed and Breakfast (3.43 miles)
Black Bull Hotel (4.12 miles)
Rockliffe House (4.14 miles)
Rockliffe House is a 4 star fabulous 18th century stone built detached family run Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Wooler, also known as “The Gateway to the Cheviots”.
Wooler has excellent opportunities for walking ... More | visit website
Tankerville Arms Hotel (4.16 miles)
Our privately owned, professionally run hotel has been a favourite destination for travellers to Northumbria since the 17th Century, and today offers comfort and modern facilities within the traditional setting of a fine country hotel. ... More | visit website
The Farm House Guest House (4.60 miles)
Firwood Bed & Breakfast (4.64 miles)
Set in an enviable; elevated position in tranquil Northumberland; this former hunting lodge is now bed and breakfast accommodation owned and operated by Mike and Beth Mills. The B&B overlooks the picturesque area of Glendale; ... More | visit websiteBlue Bell Hotel (4.66 miles)
The Hotel is 1/2 mile off the A1, in Belford. An ideal quiet central location for all the major attractions & Golf courses in the area. Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Bamburgh, Holy Island, all are ... More | visit website
Market Cross Guest House (4.71 miles)
Jill and John Hodge welcome you to their home. Situated in the centre of Belford village, this beautiful 200 year old guesthouse provides quality en-suite accommodation, award winning breakfasts and hospitality that is renowned.
When the Great ... More | visit website
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