Thropton
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 Thropton Bridge |
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  Thropton |
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| Population | 458 (2011 census)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | NU027023 |
| Unitary authority | Northumberland |
| Ceremonial county | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MORPETH |
| Postcode district | NE65 |
| Dialling code | 01669 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
| UK Parliament | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
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Coordinates: 55°18′50″N 1°57′29″W / 55.314°N 1.958°W
Thropton is a small village in Northumberland, England, situated about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Rothbury near the junction of the Wreigh Burn and the River Coquet. In the village is a fine bridge over the Wreigh Burn which was built in 1811. There is a haugh to the south of the village, and imposing views of Simonside, a long low crag south of the Coquet that runs between Rothbury and Thropton.
Amenities
There is a sub post office with a small village shop selling general provisions including fresh fruit and vegetables. A wider range of shops and facilities is available at Rothbury or further afield.
Thropton has two pubs: the Cross Keys and the Three Wheat Heads. The Three Wheat Heads is a 300-year-old coaching inn.
Landmarks
A little over a mile to the south of the village are the ruins of Great Tosson Tower, a pele tower probably built in the late fifteenth century and later used as part of a system of watch towers designed to curb the activities of the Border Reivers.[2][3]
Transport links
Thropton is the terminus for the 14 Thropton - Rothbury - Morpeth bus which is a lifeline to the rural community. It is currently operated by Arriva Northumbria and was formerly operated by Go North East.
References
- ↑ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ Tosson Tower at Pastscape
- ↑ Tosson Tower at Northumberland National Park Website