Byrness

Byrness

infobox UK place

country = England
official_name= Byrness
latitude= 55.31754
longitude= -2.37144
population = ?
shire_district= Tynedale
region= North East England
shire_county = Northumberland
constituency_westminster= Hexham
post_town= NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
postcode_district = NE19
postcode_area= NE
dial_code= 01830
os_grid_reference= NT770023

Located in Northumberland, Byrness is the last village in England before the A68 climbs the Cheviot Hills to cross Carter Bar into Scotland. It is situated approximately 60 km (37 miles) to the north-west of Newcastle on the A68. The village church features a stained-glass window commemorating the workers who died during the building of Catcleugh Reservoir nearby. Much of the village was built by the Forestry Commission to house workers for the extensive forests that surround it. Situated on the Pennine Way, Byrness has a youth hostel, campsite and other accommodation offering rest and sustenance for weary walkers.


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