Otterburn - Central Northumberland
Otterburn is a small village in Northumberland on the banks of the River Rede close to the confluence with the Otter Burn.
It is well known for a number of reasons ...
Historically it is associated with the Battle of Otterburn and of course it is in the centre of Border Reiver lands.
It is the site of Otterburn Mill. This Mill was built to work with the local wool which was and still is an important industry for the area. There is some evidence that the mill dates back to the 15th century. However little is known prior to the 1820's. The Mill grew and prospered until the late 1960's when a lack of funds to invest started a decline until manufacturing ceased in 1976. The Mill was eventually sold to the Pringle family.
Then there is Otterburn tower a fortified Northumbrian country house which was founded by a cousin of
William the Conqueror in 1086.It is now a quality hotel, restaurant and wedding venue.
Near to Otterburn are the large ministry of defence lands and of course the historic medieval village of Elsdon amd a little further towards Rothbury you have the hamlet of Thropton.
Self catering holiday cottages Central Northumberland & Rothbury area
Central Northumberland general information