2007

NT9131 : Gorse on the foothills of Lanton Hill

taken 17 years ago, near to Kirknewton, Northumberland, England

Gorse on the foothills of Lanton Hill
Gorse on the foothills of Lanton Hill
A medieval village once stood alongside the banks of the River Glen near here. It was referred to as Langeton, probably meaning Longtown, suggesting it was a large settlement. The remains that can be seen today include earthworks of old field banks and a few building foundations.

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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · River Glen between Lanton [4] · Medieval Village [2] ·
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NT9131, 16 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Lisa Jarvis   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 22 April, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 24 April, 2007
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 918 311 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:34.4096N 2:7.8297W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 919 310
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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