Chatton
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| Chatton | |
| Northumberland | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NU054281 |
| Location: | 55°32’49"N, 1°54’50"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 338 (2011) |
| Post town: | Alnwick |
| Postcode: | NE66 |
| Dialling code: | 01668 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Northumberland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Berwick-upon-Tweed |
Chatton is a village in Northumberland, in the hills roughly four miles east of Wooler.
History
A rock overhang at nearby Ketley Crag has examples of prehistoric rock art petroglyphs, including a profusion of cup and ring marks, which have been described as "stunning".[1]
It is the site of Hetton Hall, owned by descendants of the soldier Sir Thomas Grey whose expolits were recorded in the Scalacronica chronicle.
Economy
The village has amenities which include a pub (the Percy Arms) and village shop.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Chatton) |