Horncliffe is a village in the county of Northumberland, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Tweed about 5 miles (8 km) south west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and about 3 miles (5 km) north east of Norham and is the most northerly village in England.

Horncliffe
Horncliffe
Horncliffe is located in Northumberland
Horncliffe
Horncliffe
Location within Northumberland
Population403 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceNT925495
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBERWICK UPON TWEED
Postcode districtTD15
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Northumberland
55°44′20″N 2°07′16″W / 55.739°N 2.121°W / 55.739; -2.121

History

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Horncliffe is the most northerly village in England, built on a cliff above the banks of the River Tweed which forms the border with Scotland. In 1639 the army of King Charles I camped along the south of the river near to the area of Chain Bridge towards "Ourde" (now named Ord).[citation needed]

Governance

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Horncliffe is in the parliamentary constituency of North Northumberland.

References

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  1. ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 30 June 2011.
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