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	Otterburn
		Otterburn has ample evidence of previous military presence, and in particular the Roman Army’s ventures north of Hadrian’s Wall.
		In 1940 the land at Otterburn was requisitioned and then compulsory purchased in 1942/3.
		Conservation interests at Otterburn are safeguarded by a Conservation Group involving a partnership between the Commander and his staff, Defence Estates, farmers and other highly-qualified members.
	www.army.mod.uk /ate/public/otterburn.htm (1607 words)

	The Otterburn (Yorkshire) local and family history pages
		OTTERBURN, a township in that part of the parish of KIRKBY in MALHAM-DALE which is in the western division of the wapentake of STAINCLIFFE and EWCROSS, West riding of the county of YORK, 8.5 miles (S. E.) from Settle, containing 40 inhabitants.
		1881 Census : Otterburn RG 11 / 4300 fo.24-25 (As enumerated)
		1891 Census : Otterburn RG12 / 3495 fo.24 (As enumerated)
	www.kirkbymalham.info /KMI/otterburn.html (463 words)

	Battle of Otterburn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Partly fought in moonlight, it was a victory for the Scots, led by James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas over Harry Hotspur, son of the Earl of Northumberland.
		When the Battle of Otterburn was being fought the Bishop of Durham was on his way from Newcastle with 2000 cavalry and 5000 infantry.
		Of such renown was the battle of Otterburn that several ballads were later composed in its honour including The Battle of Otterburn and The Ballad of Chevy Chase (Child ballads 161 and 162).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Otterburn (1468 words)

	Hotels in Otterburn Northumberland accommodation - Otterburn hotels accommodation in Northumberland UK
		From Otterburn you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
		The Battle of Otterburn is best known from the works of the ballad writers; it was the scene of a victory in 1388 of the Scots over the English.
		Otterburn Mill Tel: 01830 520225 The attraction features a modern woollen mill shop with an intriguing display of original mill machinery dating from the days when local farmers would bring their own wool to be woven at the mill.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /otterburnhotels.html (429 words)

	Otterburn Wool Mill in the Scottish Borders - NORTH COUNTRY WEB
		Otterburn situated in the Rede Valley within the Northumberland National Park is almost entirely surrounded by Ministry of Defense moorland training areas and only 15 miles south of the Scottish Border.
		Approaching Otterburn from the south and crossing over the bridge the once Coaching Inn ‘;Percy Arms’ stands immediately on the left of the roadway, it was always busy in the 1800’s when the Newcastle and Edinburgh coaches changed horses there.
		Otterburn and the Percy Arms Hotel along with the charm of surrounding scenery has more to offer than the fact that it is simply a delightful and peaceful port of call on the road to Scotland.
	www.cheviot-hills.co.uk /otterburn.htm (901 words)

	Otterburn Society, Otterburn, Northumberland. England
		The Journal of the Otterburn Society, is published annually in June.
		The origins of the Otterburn Society date back to the halcyon days of the eighties, when engineering was studied in the faculty of Agriculture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and the Agricultural Society was focused on the active pursuit of hedonism.
		It is a short walk from the village of Otterburn to the Otterburn Tower Hotel, preferred venue for the conference.
	www.otterburn.org (427 words)

	The Battle of Otterburn. How the Scots Won the Battle against the Englishmen Beside Otterburn, and There Was Taken ...
		How the Scots Won the Battle against the Englishmen Beside Otterburn, and There Was Taken Prisoners Sir Henry and Sir Ralph Percy, and How an English Squire Would Not Yield Him, No More Would a Scottish Suire, and So Died Both; and How the Bishop of Durham and His Company Were Discomfited among Themselves.
		Incontinent he caused the table to be taken away and commanded to saddle his horses and to sown the trumpets, and called up men in the town to arm themselves and to mount on their horses, and foot-men to order themselves to depart.
		And by that time they had gone two mile 5 from Newcastle tidings came to them how their men were fighting with the Scots.
	www.bartleby.com /35/1/405.html (795 words)

	Ramblers Association - News - Archive - Otterburn
		A decision on the future of the Otterburn training area is expected soon but the Ramblers' Association has argued the development of the Army range will have a major impact on the national park and hit tourism in the area.
		Otterburn is one of the great wilderness areas within the park and is responsible for attracting a large proportion of those visitors.
		Other objectors to the Otterburn plans include the national park authority, Northumberland County Council, the Countryside Agency, the Council for the Protection of Rural England, and the Association of National Park Authorities.
	www.ramblers.org.uk /news/archive/2001/otterburn.html (430 words)

	The Battle of Otterburn. How Sir Henry Percy and His Brother with a Good Number of Men of Arms and Archers Went after ...
		The Scots be at Pontland and have taken sir Edmund Alphel in his own castle, and from thence they be gone to Otterburn and there they lay this night.
		Thus they departed form Newcastle after dinner and set forth in good order, and took the same way as the Scots had gone and rode to Otterburn, a seven little leagues from thence and fair way, but they could not ride fast because of their foot-men.
		The night was far on, but the moon shone so bright as an it had been in a manner day.
	www.bartleby.com /35/1/402.html (611 words)

	The Otterburn Tower - About Otterburn Tower
		The Otterburn Tower is truly distinctive, a fortified Northumbrian country house, founded by a cousin of William the Conqueror in 1886.
		The Otterburn Tower is in the valley of ‘Wild Redesdale’ recently featured in a Radio 4* Changing Places programme.
		In the early eighteenth century Reginald Hall of Catcleugh purchased the Otterburn Tower and added ‘ a square building of the Scots farmhouse style, not unlike the Troughend Hall which was built about the same time’.
	www.otterburntower.com /about_otterburn.html (819 words)

	Otterburn And Elsdon
		This fits in exactly with what we know of Homildon ; but at Otterburn, while Percy was hacking his way through the medley of armed servitors and trained soldiers, the Scots were marching round the mountain side to fall on the English flank unexpectedly.
		A similar discovery of what appears to have been a common grave at Southdean on the Scottish side may be explained on the supposition that the Scots carried as many of their dead as they could to the nearest consecrated burial-place over the Border.
		According to Mr Howard Pease he possessed the Manor of Otterburn and he was Warden of the Middle Marches.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles32n/northumbria-26.shtml (1955 words)

	The Battle of Otterburn
		Die schottischen Geschichtsschreiber berichten über die Schlacht von Otterburn wie folgt: "Jakob Graf von Douglas und sein Bruder, der Graf von Murray, fielen an der Spitze von 3000 Mann in Northumberland ein und drangen, ohne Widerstand zu finden, bis Newcastle vor, wo Graf Percy Heißsporn in Verschanzung lag.
		Rumours of a counter-raid by Percy, Earl of Northumberland, led them to split their forces, sending the main body to Carlisle and the north-west of England and a much smaller force of 2000 archers and 400 men-at-arms to Newcastle and the north-east, under the command of James, Earl Douglas.
		One reason why Otterburn became famous was that it was recorded by the contemporary French historian, Froissart, whose work was frequently read and relied upon in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, especially after his history was translated into English by Lord Berners in the reign of Henry VIII.
	mysongbook.de /msb/songs/b/batotter.html (4517 words)

	Otterburn Society, Otterburn, Northumberland. England
		The Journal of the Otterburn Society, is published annually in June.
		The origins of the Otterburn Society date back to the halcyon days of the eighties, when engineering was studied in the faculty of Agriculture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and the Agricultural Society was focused on the active pursuit of hedonism.
		It is a short walk from the village of Otterburn to the Otterburn Tower Hotel, preferred venue for the conference.
	www.otterburn.org /index.htm (427 words)

	Welcome to The Otterburn Tower in Northumberland. UK
		Located in the heart of ‘Wild Redesdale’, a beautiful valley in rural Northumberland, northern England, the original building was a fortified country house founded by a cousin of William the Conqueror, dating back to the 11th.century.
		The gardens stretch down to the village of Otterburn with all the facilities close by.
		The Otterburn Tower is not only unique in its wonderful surroundings and historic fabric, the pride of the hotel is in its food, prepared by our exceptional chefs to traditional and modern recipes using produce from the proprietors own and surrounding farms.
	www.otterburntower.com /index.html (341 words)

	Otterburn fun filled outdoor activity centre for corporate events, team building, childrens, kids party scotland uk
		Otterburn Activity Centre is Scotland ’s newest Activity and Country Centre based only 30 minutes from Glasgow and 20 minutes from Prestwick Airport.
		Acres of fun and excitement for everyone Otterburn is located at Bridgehouse Farm, Carnell Estate near Kilmarnock, in the heart of Ayrshire.
		Otterburn provides corporate hospitality and entertainment, country pursuits and traditional Country Sports such as shooting and fishing.
	www.otterburnactivitycentre.com (394 words)

	Otterburn or Chevy Chase
		The Scots' army having completed the purpose of their invasion, began to retreat up the vale of the little river Reed, which, by a tolerable road, led to the frontiers of the two kingdoms.
		The Scots were roused at midnight by the sentinels, who brought tidings that the English were approaching, and, rushing hastily from his tent, Douglas perceived by the moonlight Hotspur advancing, with a body of men equal, or superior in number, to his own.
		Otterburn has been the subject of many songs, and Froisant says that, with one exception, it was the best fought battle of that period of hard blows.
	www.mspong.org /picturesque/otterburn.html (1240 words)

	Otterburn House - peaceful Scottish Highland holidays ...
		In 2005, Otterburn was purpose-built for bed and breakfast - and now their guests can benefit from the very best facilities.
		Situated just 50 metres from the shores of Loch Sunart, with magnificent views across the loch, Otterburn is the ideal base from which to explore the Ardnamurchan and Morvern peninsulas, and nearby Moidart.
		At Otterburn, you can experience for yourselves the stress-free atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands, with its stunning scenery and friendly people.
	www.otterburnhouse.co.uk /index.htm (265 words)

	Otterburn experiment - The Game Conservancy Trust
		The trends in abundance of the wader and small passerine species are unclear in relation to keepering but, for red grouse, both abundance and breeding success were higher on the keepered sites than on the unkeepered sites in all years since keepering began.
		The Upland Predation Experiment based at Otterburn in Northumberland aims to quantify the effect of predator control on ground-nesting birds on moorland and surrounding farmland.
		Gamekeeping on Otterburn and Ray Demesne has reduced foxes by more than 50%, and crows by more than 90%.
	www.gct.org.uk /text03.asp?PageId=276 (738 words)

	Otterburn & Redesdale Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 73)
		The Otterburn Mill (Woollens) is the major attraction for visitors, whilst the site of the 1388 Battle of Otterburn may also still be visited.
		Otterburn Mill is situated near the junction of the A68 (Corbridge - Jedburgh) and the A696 (Newcastle - Jedburgh).
		Located some 15 miles north of the Wall, Brigantium is an archeological centre with reconstructions of a Romano-British farm and round house; a Mesolithic hunting camp and rock shelter; Roman defences and a Roman road; and a bronze age burial and stone circle.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/otterburn.htm (1255 words)

	Touring Northumberland Battlefields on Britannia: Otterburn
		This 14th century scene of so much carnage is best known from the works of the ballad writers, though it was of no military or political significance.
		Having been on a highly successful foray into Northumberland and Durham, ravaging the countryside with an army of 4,000 and challenging Harry 'Hotspur' Percy at the very gates of Newcastle, the Scottish Earl of Douglas, withdrew his men to an old hillfort outside Otterburn in the Cheviots.
		It was made from an old fireplace and erected by a local farmer who didn't want the Duke of Northumberland to do the same and therefore have some sort of claim on his land.
	www.britannia.com /tours/batnorthumb/otterburn.html (221 words)

	Tourist Information on the towns and villages in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear - Tourist Net UK Guide
		Otterburn is a village on the Scottish Borders standing on the River Rede which powered Otterburn Mill.
		Otterburn was an important staging post on the road to Scotland and indeed, still has a wide range of hotels and guesthouses.
		The village was also the site of the battle of Otterburn, which took place in 1388 between the English and the Scots.
	www.touristnetuk.com /Ne/northumberland/towns/otterburn.htm (208 words)

	Hotels in Otterburn: Hotel Guest Houses and Accommodation in the UK
		Otterburn Hall is an imposing but comfortable hotel, built largely in 1869 by Lord James Murray, son of the Duke of Atholl.
		The Hotel is located in the beautiful Northumberland National Park and stands in it's own grounds of over 500 acres with extensive lawns, terraced gardens, forest walks, two lakes and 5 miles of fishing rights on the River Rede.
		Otterburn Hall offers a variety of accommodations in the grounds including self-catering Northumberland accommodation and en suite hotel accommodation, all with TV and tea and coffee facilities....
	www.accommodation.uk.net /otterburn.htm (349 words)

	Otterburn House - peaceful Scottish Highland holidays ...
		In 2005, Otterburn was purpose-built for bed and breakfast - and now their guests can benefit from the very best facilities.
		Situated just 50 metres from the shores of Loch Sunart, with magnificent views across the loch, Otterburn is the ideal base from which to explore the Ardnamurchan and Morvern peninsulas, and nearby Moidart.
		At Otterburn, you can experience for yourselves the stress-free atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands, with its stunning scenery and friendly people.
	www.otterburnhouse.co.uk (265 words)

	Otterburn - VisitBritain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Otterburn is a celebrated staging post on the road to Scotland, boasting a rich and varied history.
		Notable buildings in the area include Otterburn Hall, a stately home built in its present form in 1869, and Otterburn Tower, a much-extended Pele tower first mentioned in 1245.
		Beside the busy River Rede, from which it derived its power, Otterburn Mill is famous worldwide for its fine Northumbrian tweeds.
	www.visitbritain.com /vb3-cs-CZ/destinationguides/england/englandsnorthcountry/Northumbria/Destinations/otterburn.aspx (168 words)

	Battle of Otterburn, 1388 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		At Otterburn, their armies met and started to fight as night was falling.
		The battle continued by moonlight and the Scottish leader, the 2nd Earl Douglas, was mortally wounded.
		Amongst the trees at the side of the A999, just beyond Otterburn is the Douglas Cross which is believed to be the spot where Percy was killed.
	www.blae.net /douglas/Battles/otterburn.htm (358 words)

	Otterburn
		The Otterburn Tower Country House Hotel and award winning restaurant is truly unique.
		Located in the beautiful Redesdale valley rural Northumberland, northern England, the original building dates back to the 11th.century as a castle founded by a cousin of William the Conqueror.
		It is an excellent venue for a holiday, a unique wedding, a peaceful conference, fishing, shooting, horse riding and fell walking.
	home1.gte.net /rkupcuna/html/otterburn.htm (223 words)

	Castle Hotel Northumberland Weddings Northumberland Country House Northumberland Otterburn Tower Conferences
		The Otterburn Tower nestles in 32 acres of its own estate, fronted by terraced lawns and surrounded by woodland.
		The gardens stretch down to the village of Otterburn with all the facilities close by.
		The Otterburn Tower is not only unique in its wonderful surroundings and historic fabric, the pride of the hotel is in its food, prepared by our exceptional chefs to traditional and modern recipes using produce from the proprietors own and surrounding farms.
	www.otterburntower.com (408 words)

	Otterburn Information Online - Classified advertisements for Otterburn, UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Otterburn, Northumberland, UK You may use this section of Otterburn Information Online to freely advertise items for sale or items wanted for personal purposes around Otterburn.
		If you have any news or information related to Otterburn or would like an article to be published in Otterburn Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
		Otterburn Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Otterburn.
	www.britinfo.net /fp-B-CLF.htm (271 words)

	battle of Otterburn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The council that planned the Battle of Otterburn in 1388 met in Aberdeen and rendezvoused at the set time near the English Borders.
		They brought with them a vast army (according to Burton some 50,000 troops), which was difficult to move without locals questioning their purpose.
		The Battle of Otterburn is known in Scottish history as the 'battle won by a dead man.'
	web.pdx.edu /~bettiet/otterburn.htm (263 words)

	Otterburn Hotels, Otterburn B&Bs and Otterburn Self-catering Accommodation from Milford
		A small village in northern Northumberland, 30 miles north-west of Newcastle on the A696 road and close to the Scottish border and the Cheviot Hills.
		Historically important for the Battle of Otterburn in 1388.
		Historic hotel in the Rede Valley set in over 30 acres of gardens and within walking distance of Otterburn - off street parking.
	www.milford.co.uk /england/otterburn.html (77 words)

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