Chatton

For other uses, see Chatton (disambiguation).
Chatton
Chatton
 Chatton shown within Northumberland
Population 338 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceNU054281
Unitary authorityNorthumberland
Ceremonial countyNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town ALNWICK
Postcode district NE66
Dialling code 01668
Police Northumbria
Fire Northumberland
Ambulance North East
EU Parliament North East England
UK ParliamentBerwick-upon-Tweed
List of places
UK
England
Northumberland

Coordinates: 55°32′49″N 1°54′50″W / 55.547°N 1.914°W / 55.547; -1.914

Chatton is a village in Northumberland, in England. It is roughly 6 km (3.7 mi) to the east of Wooler.

History

A rock overhang at nearby Ketley Crag has examples of pre-historic rock art petroglyphs, including a profusion of cup and ring marks, which have been described as "stunning".[2]

It is the site of Hetton Hall, owned by descendants of the soldier Sir Thomas Grey whose expolits were recorded in the Scalacronica chronicle.

Economy

The village has amenities which include a pub (the Percy Arms) and village shop.

See also

References

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