Historic Northumberland

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Northumberland is "England's Border Country", a land of history and heritage set amidst some of the loveliest scenery in Britain. Today it still contains many reminders of some of the country's most important historical periods.

The history of Northumberland is described in this website under the following periods.

PREHISTORIC (3000BC - 100AD)

Including: Cup and Ring marks; Circles, Cairns and Forts.

ROMAN (100AD - 400AD)

Including: Hadrian's Wall; Roman Forts; Roman Museums; Hadrian's Wall Path.

ANGLO-SAXON (500AD - 900AD)

Including: Christian Heritage.

MEDIEVAL (1000AD - 1600AD)

Including: Battlefields and Castles; Reivers (The border family clans).

INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE (1700AD - ONWARDS)

Including: Industrial Heritage Attractions; Railway Heritage Attractions; Famous Industrialists.

Other topics covered:

FAMOUS NORTHUMBRIANS (600AD - PRESENT DAY)

CULTURAL HERITAGE

Including: Northumbrian Tartan; Flag; Language; Music; Ghosts and Legends; Food and Drink.

HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS

Including: Museums and Galleries; Castles; Battlefields; Country Houses; Hadrian's Wall and Forts; Christian Heritage.

A much more detailed description of Northumberland's history can be obtained from the comprehensive History of North East England Website. www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk/NorthEastHistory.htm

Photo Source : northumberland.gov.uk