Cottages in Elsdon

Elsdon is a small market town between Rothbury and Otterburn.It was once the main settlement in Redesdale.
Historically the area is rich with stories. Nearby was the battle of Otterburn which has been suggested as the reason for the mass grave discovered in the church grounds.
This is of course a prime area for border reiver history and the strife seen in the region can be evidenced by the old motte and bailey castle as well as the Peill tower.

The National Park website reinforces the above points when it calls Elsdon the most complete example of a medieval settlement in the Park.

Relevant links are here

The National Park page on Elsdon

and

Wikipedia





This is the local Pele Tower


Here is the church



Nearby villages include Thropton, Otterburn and Alwinton.

This is a screen capture from Google earth showing the motte and bailey, the pele tower and the church.