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 (0.11 miles)
Chatton Park House B & B (0.64 miles)
Hemmel Bed and Breakfast (3.43 miles)
Millyard House (3.98 miles)
Lavender House Bed and Breakfast (4.02 miles)
Ryecroft Hotel (4.07 miles)
This charming, traditional family-run hotel is situated in one of the most picturesque parts of Northumberland, in the small town of Wooler, known as the Gateway to the Cheviot Hills.
The convenient location makes the Ryecroft ... More | visit website
Cheviot View Bed & Breakfast (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
Tilldale House (4.17 miles)
Stay at our award winning quality Bed & Breakfast. Use us as a base to tour the beautiful countryside or stay for just one night the choice is yours. Established in 1991 a warm welcome ... More | visit website
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