England (Northumberland & Cumbria)
The north of England and the Scottish Borders have been a battleground for a very long time. The Roman Empire battled the northern savages, the Scots from Dál Riata clashed with the Picts, who in turn fought off the Saxons. Later the English tried, with very limited succes, to convince the Scots of their rightful overlordship, a claim that culminated in the Wars of Independence. Although the Debateable Land was originally a small border area north of Gretna, the term could easily have applied for all the lands south and north of Tweed. That is precisely the reason why I also included Northumberland and Cumbria. Underneath you'll find a small number of places of historical interest immediately along The Wall. Ever thought about walking Hadrian's Wall Path?
Site rating:
- This is a personal favourite! (***)
- A real Scottish highlight! (**)
- Have a look if you’re in the area. (*)
- A hefty dollop of imagination is a must. (-)
My very personal selection:
Location: Thorngrafton
GPS/Map: 55.013392,-2.330937
Location: Branxton
GPS/Map: 55.627793,-2.178636
Location: Gilsland
GPS/Map: 54.990244,-2.602449
Location: Chollerford
GPS/Map: 55.026702,-2.139971
Location: Corbridge
GPS/Map: 54.979153,-2.027312
Location: Greenhead
GPS/Map: 54.985221,-2.522678
Location: Thorngrafton
GPS/Map: 54.991203,-2.360214
And than there are.......
Location: Greenhead
GPS/Map: 54.989351,-2.533953
This is only a small selection of visitable places in this region. There is a whole range of places to be added in the 'near' future.