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	Branxton - LoveToKnow Watches
		It was on Branxton Hill, immediately south of the village, that the battle of Flodden (q.v.) was fought between the English and the Scots on the 9th of September 1513.
		During the fight the Scots centre pushed as far as Branxton church, but " the King's Stone," which lies N.W. of the church and is popularly supposed to mark the spot where James IV.
		Branxton church, dedicated to St Paul, was rebuilt in 1849 in Norman style.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Branxton (140 words)

	GENUKI: Branxton, Northumberland Genealogy
		"BRANXTON a small parish on the borders of Scotland, comprises 1,487 acres, the property of John Collingwood, Esq., and the trustees of the late R.C. Askew, Esq.
		The VILLAGE of Branxton is situated nine miles north-west by north of Wooler.
		Branxton, St Paul: Records of baptisms 1736-1997, marriages 1754-1863 and burials 1739-1969 are available at Northumberland Record Office.
	www.genuki.bpears.org.uk /NBL/Branxton (577 words)

	Flodden - LoveToKnow Watches
		FLODDEN, or Flodden Field, near the village of Branxton, in Northumberland, England (10 m.
		N.W. of Wooler), the scene of a famous battle fought on the 9th of September r 513 between the English and the Scots.
		The battle began at 4 P.M. Surrey's archers and cannon soon gained the upper hand, and the Scots, unable quietly to endure their losses, rushed to close quarters.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Flodden (433 words)

	Northumberland genealogy links
		It was during a siege of Alnwick Castle in 1174 that another Scottish King, William the Lion, was captured by the English.
		In 1513 James IV was killed in the during the Battle of Flodden near Branxton.
		Earl Grey , Prime Minister from 1830-34, was born as Charles Grey at Falloden in 1764.
	www.genealogyinengland.com /Counties/northumberland.htm (451 words)

	Branxton Concrete Menagerie
		I'm not entirely sure if they are strictly speaking open (the "all welcome" sign has been painted over) but the coin box still accepts donations and the gate was still open when I was last there.
		Branxton is some 25 miles from Alnwick - near Flodden field and just off the A697 between Wooler and Coldstream.
		I've included it mainly because hardly anyone in Northumberland seems to mention it which seems a great shame, because it really is a very odd place.
	www.alnwick.org.uk /menag.htm (259 words)

	Walkabout - Branxton
		Branxton, located 18 km north-west of Maitland, 167 km north of Sydney via Cessnock and 43 m above sea-level, is a small township in the Cessnock shire situated on the New England Highway between Maitland and Singleton.
		Branxton was part of William Bowen's Farmborough estate.
		The small settlement known as Black Creek (the name of the stream that passed through the village) was renamed Branxton in 1848 (after a town in Northumberland, England) when the land was subdivided and sales held.
	www.walkabout.com.au /locations/NSWBranxton.shtml (834 words)

	Battlefields Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 99)
		A highly significant battle, won by the Scots, which established the River Tweed as the northern boundary of Northumberland (which had originally stretched as far north as Edinburgh).
		It was thus one of the key turning points towards the ending of Scotland as a separate nation state.
		A monument was erected in 1910 and a small car park and interpretation panels have also been provided on a minor road, signposted from the A697 north of Wooler, via the village of Branxton.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/rbattlef.html (749 words)

	Tribune Building - Stones
		Underneath all of the northernmost county of England lies a layer of slate.
		The Batttle of Flodden Field (the battle the rock commemorates) occurred on September 9th, 1513, near the village of Branxton, Northumberland, England.
		King James IV was attemtping to uphold his part of the bargain in the Auld Alliance, a treaty he had with France at the time.
	www.op97.org /julian/tribrocks/rocks/077 (150 words)

	Mark Pilling Family History - pilg877 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		She died 14 Oct 1542 and was buried 19 Oct 1542 in, Beverley, Yorkshire, England.
		was born 6 Jan 1485 in of, Horton, Northumberland, England.
		He died 9 Sep 1513 in Battle of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England.
	www.eoni.com /~paf/pilling/pilg877.htm (344 words)

	Old Maps of Northumberland, Cheviot, Cornhill, history, Coldstream, Ford
		It covers a rural area of north Northumberland, from Cornhill eastward to Ford, southward to Kirknewton and Earle.
		Northumberland: Akeld, Branxton, Carham, Coldsmouth Hill, Cornhill, Coupland, Crookhouse, Duddo, Earle, Etal, Ewart, Felkington, Ford, Heathpool, Howtel, Humbleton, Kilham, Kirknewton, Lanton, Milfield, Nesbit, Paston, Westnewton, Yeavering.
		For a full list of maps for the county go to the Northumberland page; or to the North East page for a full list for the region.
	www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk /one003.htm (475 words)

	Government Offices \| North East \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Mr Knight cited a number of successful village halls around the country, which are providing a range of activities such as local health facilities, farmers' markets, OAP lunch clubs, scouts and guides, and internet access.
		This has led to increased use of the halls for new activities, as well as traditional ones, all of which are helping them to achieve their goal of sustainability.
		Branxton in Northumberland has just 130 residents, and although they had no post office nor shop, Branxton set out their priorities in a Parish Plan.
	www.gos.gov.uk /gone/news/newsarchive/21c_vhall (863 words)

	Stockdale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Born in Branxton, Northumberland, Stockdale attended school in Alnwick and Berwick.
		Prompted initially by his father, and the consciousness of having been born near to Flodden, Stockdale never doubted that he had poetic genius, but this view was not shared by the public.
		Severe alarms followed the reappearance of his estranged wife, and Stockdale was soon on the move again, becoming chaplain to the British Consul to the Emperor of Fez and Morocco in 1787.
	online.northumbria.ac.uk /faculties/art/humanities/cns/m-stockdale.html (399 words)

	GENUKI: Ford, Northumberland Genealogy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		"FORD parish is bounded on the north by Norhamshire, on the west by Branxton, on the south by Doddington and Kirknewton, and on the east by Lowick.
		Ford constablewick comprises Ford Mill, and all that portion of the Ford estate lying on the east side of the river Till.
		The history of Ford Parish is included in:- Northumberland County History Committee, History of Northumberland, Volume 11.
	www.genuki.bpears.org.uk /NBL/Ford (508 words)

	Commission for Rural Communities.Commission for Rural Communities.rural advocate, rural communities, rural ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Branxton is a small rural community in Northumberland very sparsely populated with just 130 residents.
		The Countryside Agency provided a grant of £2,800, leaving the village to match-fund the remaining 25% of the cost which they say was more than covered in volunteer time and contributions in kind.
		Branxton is really little more than a settlement, having no pub, no post office or shop.
	exchange.ruralcommunities.gov.uk /doclibrarydetail.asp?fdDocumentId=35 (214 words)

	BRANXTON, or BRANKSTON - Online Information article about BRANXTON, or BRANKSTON
		BRANXTON, or BRANKSTON - Online Information article about BRANXTON, or BRANKSTON
		NORTHUMBERLAND, JOHN DUDLEY, VISCOUNT LISLE, EARL OF WARWICK
		CHURCH (according to most authorities derived from the Gr.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /BOS_BRI/BRANXTON_or_BRANKSTON.html (310 words)

	Defra, UK - RDS North East - News - Defra launches ‘community halls for rural people’ online
		The Parish Plan enabled Branxton to access £92,000 for renovation and extension of the village hall and it is now an example to surrounding villages.The project received £69,000 from Defra, £12,700 from Northern Rock and £5,000 from Lloyds TSB Trust for the building work.
		The Community Council of Northumberland helped secure a £2,000 grant for the computers, while the county council provided £1,500 for a projector.
		Further outcomes for Branxton include a revitalised parish council with newly elected members, £30,000 lottery funding to promote tourism to the historic Flodden battlefield, and grants to reconstruct the play area.
	www.defra.gov.uk /rds/ne/news/20-12-05.htm (603 words)

	SINE Search Results
		Note the rounded corner, a necessary build feature due to the poor quality of the stone used.
		The corners were built like this due to the poor quality of the stone used - it is very difficult to square.
		Landscape photo looking at an elevation of the wheel pit and threshing barn at Branxton Stead.
	sine.ncl.ac.uk /retrieve_results.asp?si=965 (133 words)

	Flower Delivery Branxton \| Florists Branxton \| Send Flowers Branxton \| Online Flower Shop
		You can send a full range of premium quality flower bouquets to be delivered to Branxton.
		Serenata Flowers is one of the leading Florists in the UK and delivers flowers daily to Branxton.
		You can rest assure that your flower order to Branxton is treated with the utmost care by our professional florists.
	www.serenataflowers.com /sendflowers.asp?flowerdelivery=Branxton (593 words)

	SINE Search Results
		Displaying images of structures where the selected structure 'Branxton Stead: Animal Sheds (Branxton Stead, NORTHUMBERLAND)' is depicted
		Landscape photo looking at some ruined buildings at Branxton Stead.
		Landscape photo looking at the former henhouse at Branxton Stead.
	sine.ncl.ac.uk /retrieve_results.asp?si=1030 (129 words)

	Ancestors and Family of James IV Stewart of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		When Henry invaded France in 1513, James decided, against the counsel of his advisers, to aid his ally by advancing into England.
		He captured four castles in northern England in August 1513, but his army was disastrously defeated at the Battle of Flodden, near Branxton, on Sept. 9, 1513.
		The King was killed while fighting on foot, and most of his nobles perished.
	nygaard.howards.net /files/3/2461.htm (368 words)

	Family History - Scotland
		On July 22, 1388 he was captured and killed by the English in a major battle near Otterburn in Northumberland while fighting on the side of the powerful Douglas clan.
		He may have been killed in retaliation for a raid that he had led on the city of Roxburg.
		The fourth John Gordon was born about 1449 and died September 9, 1513 in the Battle of Flodden near Branxton in Northumberland, England.
	www.wdgordon.com /history/gordon10.htm (2066 words)

	master - pafg23 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		He died 8 Jan 1586 and was buried in Seton, East Lothian, Scotland.
		He died 9 Sep 1513 in Battle of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England and was buried in Choir, Seton Church, East Lothian, Scotland.
		She died Aft 10 1558 May in Convent, Saint Catherine of Siena, Edinburgh, Scotland and was buried in Seton Church, East Lothian, Scotland.
	home1.gte.net /res00503/genealogy/master/pafg23.htm (289 words)

	PERCY
		9 Sep 1513, Battle of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England) (m.
		Third but first-surviving son of the Earl of Northumberland.
		Took his seat in the House of Lords as Lord Percy in 1626 and succeeded his father as Earl of Northumberland in 1632.
	www.tudorplace.com.ar /PERCY.htm (953 words)

	The Battle of Flodden
		Much to Surrey's disgust, James set up his army in a good defensive position at Flodden Hill, rather than the agreed spot.
		Surrey boldly undertook a surprise march that put him between James and Scotland, and Jasmes responded by setting up a new position on Branxton Hill.
		After an opening barrage by artillery on both sides, the Scot Borderers charged down the hill.
	www.britainexpress.com /History/battles/flodden.htm (381 words)

	edwards-christiansen - pafg34 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		James STEWART IV, King Of Scotland was born on 17 Mar 1472/1473.
		He died on 9 Sep 1513 in Battle of Flodden, Northumberland, England.
		Margaret DRUMMOND was born about 1476 in Of Innerpeffery, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland.
	ourworld.cs.com /jdaddy2170/edwards-christiansen/pafg34.htm (130 words)

	Northumberland Bed and Breakfast Cheap Hotel Guest House Accommodation
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	Plumbers & Electricians 24 hour Emergency Corgi Registered Northumberland
		Northumberland Emergency Corgi Registered 24 hour Plumbers and Electricians
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	www.plumbsparky.co.uk /northumberland.html (4507 words)

	William Gordon / Janet Ogilvy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Married: Died: September 09, 1513 at Battle Of Flodde, Branxton, Northumberland, England
		royalty.ged DEAT PLAC Battle Of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England
		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
	www.e-familytree.net /F16/F16468.htm (179 words)

	LOOKING FOR RELATIVES - BURNS, TURNBULL, HORSBURGH, BLACKHALL, SANDILANDS
		We have found all the children of James William Burns' siblings and are now looking for the childrne of his uncles and aunts.
		We know most of them live in the northumberland area and members of the family remember visiting relatives in the north of northumberland.
		His name is William Wallace b Aug 1846 in Eckford, Roxburghshire to Agnes Neilson and John Wallace though he was taken on as son by Peter Burns 1815 Ireland.
	www.rootschat.com /forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=c393f994fcefff9cfb5354761b800c96&topic=19630.0 (597 words)

	Branxton Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
		Do you live in or near Branxton, or perhaps you're a regular visitor?
		Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel is a Georgian mansion and is England's most northerly hotel providing a relaxed and tranquil setting in its own woodland gardens just 400 metres from the Scottish Border.
		Situated in the historic market town of Alnwick in the beautiful Northumberland countryside, the White Swan Hotel has been welcoming guests for over 300 years.
	www.aboutbritain.com /towns/branxton.asp (339 words)

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