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	WARKWORTH - LoveToKnow Article on WARKWORTH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is beautifully situated in a hollow of the river Coquet, 11/2 m.
		An ancient bridge of two arches crosses the river, with a fortified gateway on the road mounting to the castle, the site of which is surrounded on three sides by the river.
		The traditional story of the origin of the hermitage, attributing it to one of the Bertrams of Bothal Castle in this county, is told in Bishop Percys ballad The Hermit of Warkworth (1771).
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /W/WA/WARKWORTH.htm (455 words)

	British Rivers Including Pictures
		The river is spanned by 20 road and nine rail bridges between Hampton Court and the Tower of London.
		River of northeast England formed by the union of the North Tyne (rising in the Cheviot Hills) and South Tyne (rising near Cross Fell in Cumbria) near Hexham, Northumberland, and reaching the North Sea at Tynemouth ; length 72 km / 45 miles.
		The principal tributary of the Tyne is the River Derwent, and the chief towns and cities along its course are Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Jarrow, and South Shields.
	www.montegodata.co.uk /Educate/rivers.htm (3850 words)

	Rivers
		The Severn is connected with the rivers Trent and Mersey via the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, and with the canal network around Birmingham via the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, which joins the Severn at Worcester.
		The longest river in England, it rises in the Cotswold Hills above Cirencester and is tidal as far as Teddington.
		It is connected with other rivers and with the Birmingham and Lancashire districts by the Trent and Mersey Canal and the Grand Union Canal.
	www.fatbadgers.co.uk /Britain/rivers.htm (3832 words)

	River Coquet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The River Coquet runs through the Alnwick district of the County of Northumberland, England, discharging into the North Sea on the east coast of England at Amble.
		Warkworth Castle is built in a loop of the Coquet.
		It passes Harbottle, near which relics of the Stone Age are seen, and Holystone, where it is recorded that Bishop Paulinus baptized a great body of Northumbrians in the year 627.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Coquet (270 words)

	Fish Northumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The jewel in the crown at present is the River Tyne and its excellent recovery as a salmon fishery, has resulted in anglers from as far and near coming to fish it waters.
		Tyne is at present England's top salmon river and it truly is a river for all season's with improving spring fishing, followed by healthy runs of summer fish and a heavy autumn run.
		The Tees is a sleeping giant of a river and its salmon and sea-trout run has grown in recent seasons and it was estimated that well over 2,000 fish entered the river in 2001.
	www.northern-rivers.co.uk /game_page.html (591 words)

	Rothbury - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rothbury is a town in Northumberland, England, located on the River Coquet near the Simonside Hills and the Northumberland National Park.
		Rothbury was a relatively important town in Coquetdale, being a crossroads situated on a ford of the river Coquet, with turnpike roads leading to Newcastle Upon Tyne, Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth.
		It was chartered as a market town in 1291, and became a centre for dealing in cattle and wool for the surrounding villages.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rothbury (334 words)

	Traveller's World - Amble
		Coquet Island is home to three quarters of the population of mainland Britain's roseate terns.
		It was on Coquet Island in 684AD that Elfreda, Abbess of Whitby persuaded St Cuthbert to accept the bishopric offered to him by her brother Ecfrith, King of Northumbria.
		A mile upstream north of Amble in the loop of the River Coquet lies Warkworth, dominated by its magnificent castle which in the Spring is surrounded by hundreds of daffodils.
	www.travellers-world.info /locales/l543.html (336 words)

	ECN Freshwater Site - River Coquet
		The River Coquet rises at Coquet Head on the Scottish border and flows generally eastward, draining the southern flanks of the Cheviot Hills, finally discharging to the North Sea at Amble.
		Bankside habitats range from woodland fringed lower river and wooded lowlands through the hay meadows, herb rich valleys and gravel haughs of lower Coquetdale to the upper moorlands of the Cheviots.
		The main river supports a healthy and diverse invertebrate fauna of mayflies, stoneflies, caddis flies and other taxa which are sensitive to pollution.
	www.ecn.ac.uk /sites/coquet.html (240 words)

	Coquet Angling
		Most of my time is spent on the river Coquet, which is 25 miles; about 45 minutes drive from my home in Blyth.
		Like most rivers, the Coquet doesn't accommodate the, shall I say less able.
		Both rivers are stocked with Brown Trout by the federation, usually twice or three times a year.
	freespace.virgin.net /tomjen.carlisle/p4.html (334 words)

	Probert Encyclopaedia: Gazetteer (Ware-Wark) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Wareham is a town on the River Frome in Dorset, England.
		Wargrave is a town on the River Thames in Berkshire, England.
		Warkworth is a village on the River Coquet in Northumberland, England.
	www.probertencyclopaedia.com /GX3B.HTM (258 words)

	River Fishing Locations Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 159) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		THE RIVER TYNE: Wylam; Northumbrian Anglers; Corbridge and Tynedale Council.
		THE RIVER REDE: Otterburn; Dunns House and Woolaw.
		THE RIVER WANSBECK: Wansbeck Riverside and Wansbeck Angling.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /VG/frlocs.html (1132 words)

	Encyclopedia: Alnwick (district) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The town is located on the River Coquet estuary and is the southern gateway to Northumberland's Heritage Coast.
		Situated on the River Coquet, Rothbury is the gateway to beautiful and remote Upper Coquetdale and Northumberland National Park.
		In addition Coquetdale is best known as Walking Country, with the vast expanse of the Cheviot Hills and the stunning views over the valleys of the River Coquet for all to enjoy.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alnwick-(district) (1673 words)

	Towns near Alnmouth on AboutBritain.com
		Amble is at the mouth of the River Coquet.
		Situated in the north east of England, on the banks of the River Tyne and surrounded by the scenic beauty of Northumbria.
		Coldstream is a small town situated on the river tweed, which forms the natural boundary between Scotland and England.
	www.aboutbritain.com /TownsNearAlnmouth.asp (480 words)

	River Coquet
		The Coquet is one of those rivers that has come up in many conversations, but always seemed to be just too far away to run it as a convenient trip especially when water levels are good locally.
		As we set off down the river we were surrounded by open heath land, which rolled up the valley hillsides and beyond, the whole river was quite remote with just the odd sheep being our only other companions.
		The surrounding hills were becoming much higher and steeper in gradient, which meant we started paddling in deeper gorge sections of river, this was an improvement on the upper reaches of the river which were proving to be a scrape in places.
	www.swaledaleoutdoorclub.org.uk /articles/canoeing/rivercoquet.htm (1119 words)

	Northumbrian Rivers
		The Tweed is one of the finest Salmon fishing rivers in the British Isles.
		The Aln is not a big river, at all, but has been an important river in history as it was a hiccup on an army's travel north and south.
		The castle also houses the Museum of the Regiment of the 'Royal Northumberland Fusiliers' now the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers', and is the home of the Duke of Northumberland, who is probably, with Lord Ridley, the owners of most of the county's land.
	www.geocities.com /captkenn/north_rivers.html (222 words)

	Northeast England
		RIVER DEARNE (Darfield to Confluence with the River Don at Conisbrough) - South Yorkshire touring.
		RIVER ESK (Houlyke to Egton Bridge) - a varied spate stream on the North York Moors.
		RIVER WEST ALLEN - a spate tributary of the Allen, near Hexham.
	www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk /nengland.htm (617 words)

	Coquet Bed and Breakfast - Quality Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Northumberland, UK
		Coquet Bed and Breakfast - Quality Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Northumberland, UK Welcome to the Coquet Bed and Breakfast website offering you a virtual look at our comfortable and cosy accommodation.
		The name "Coquet" comes from the River Coquet that runs through the farmland beside the house.
		We have 3 comfortable bedrooms available for our guests, two double and a twin room, these rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard, click here to view our accommodation.
	www.coquetbb.co.uk (117 words)

	Caistron Nature Reserve
		By the time it reaches Hepple, the river is meandering through a broad valley of farmland and small woodlands, flanked on the south side by the heather-covered Simonside hills and to the north the foothills of the Cheviots.
		Sand and gravel used to be extracted from the bed of the River Coquet until the end of 1964 when extraction took place on the exposed shoals above water level.
		In 1969 planning permission was obtained to excavate the haugh land on the south side of the river, working in a westerly direction, with no further extraction from the banks and shoals of the River Coquet.
	www.rothbury.com /village/around/caistron.htm (574 words)

	Rothbury and Coquetdale History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Gilpin was respected and somewhat feared by the dalesmen of Tyne, Rede and Coquet, so much so that on one occasion a mosstrooper stole Gilpin's horses, but immediately returned them when he discovered the identity of the owner, for fear that the Devil would seize him.
		The River Coquet rises in the Cheviot Hills, many miles to the west of Rothbury, on the England Scotland border, near the remote Roman camp at Chew Green to the north of Redesdale.
		The village of Holystone (sometimes pronounced Halystane in the local dialect), is on the south side of the Coquet, to the east of Harbotttle.
	www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /Rothbury.htm (1219 words)

	Tynemouth to Dunstanburgh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Evidence suggests that Viking settlement on the North Eastern coast of England was confined mainly to Yorkshire, south of the River Tees.
		Coquet Island takes its name from the River Coquet which enters the sea on the shore opposite Amble by the Sea.
		In its pleasant situation at the mouth of the River Aln, it is hard to believe that John Wesley once described Alnmouth as "a small sea port town famous for all kinds of wickedness."During the American War of Independence, Alnmouth was the surprised victim of an attack by the American privateer John Paul Jones.
	www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /Tynemouth%20to%20Dunstanburgh.htm (2603 words)

	River Cottage, Mouldshaugh Farm, Felton, Morpeth presented by A1 Tourism
		If you enjoy walking, there are many public footpaths within easy reach and our own land is bordered by the beautiful Coquet River renowned for its Salmon and Trout fishing a site of SSSI.
		In summer we are able to offer home grown organic vegetables along with Wild Salmon from the River Coquet.
		There are five properties River Cottage is the last property you will see a burgundy Horse trailer and stables by the side of the house.
	www.a1tourism.com /uk/river.html (346 words)

	Large Text Alnwick Coast & Country Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB
		The town has Roman origins but was developed as a coal port at the mouth of the River Coquet in the 18th century.
		A small, unspoilt, stone-built town on the banks of the River Coquet and on the edge of the Northumberland National Park.
		Close to the coast, 1 mile upstream from Amble, and enclosed by a winding loop of the River Coquet.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/large_text_alnwick.html (496 words)

	Visit Rothbury in Northumberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The town has a pretty tree lined main street as well as a pleasant picnic area close to the river Coquet.
		A little way downstream the river passes noisily through a small chasm known as the 'Thrum'.
		Brinkburn is one of England's finest Gothic priory buildings; founded in 1135 by Augustinian canons it stands in a beautiful setting in a loop of the river Coquet.
	www.secretkingdom.com /rothbury.asp (269 words)

	Turning
		Rotating Scotland counter-clockwise about a river mouth was the solution offered by Richmond (90 degrees on the Wear), Rivet (about 51 degrees on the Eden) and Strang (90 degrees on the Wear, but 70 degrees relative to a rotated England).
		In PNRB Alauna is rightly identified as the river Aln, but Coguveusuron is considered a conflation of Coccuveda (RandC 186) and Usuron.
		Coccuveda is taken to be the name of the river Coquet mistaken for a habitation-name.
	www.romanmap.com /htm/ptolemy/turning.htm (416 words)

	Sea kayaking - Coquet Island.
		Coquet Island lies about 2km offshore due east of Amble harbour.
		Launch either from the slipway beside the yacht club on the south side of the river or from the sandy beach of Little shore just inside the breakwater on the south.
		Tides can be strong in the vicinity of Amble harbour and you should be aware of wind over tide conditions between Coquet Island and the mainland.
	www.auiq99.dsl.pipex.com /CoquetIsland.html (491 words)

	Warkworth Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bertram was inconsolable and as a penance he decided to spend the rest of his life as a hermit and carved himself what is now know as The Hermitage.
		One report states that he was kneeling at prayer by the river.
		Unfortunately I didn’t see or experience anything during my visit to Warkworth, the castle keep has an uneasy feel about it and it was good to be able to stay in the there for a while alone.
	ghostsofthenortheast.150m.com /Warkworth_Castle.htm (847 words)

	Amble - A Visitors Guide
		1 mile southeast of Warkworth and 9 miles south of Alnwick on the A1068 coastal route, and at the mouth of the River Coquet.
		a mile offshore are Coquet Island and its 80 ft high lighthouse, which is built on the top of the ruin of a medieval tower.
		Cruises operate regular boat trips around Coquet Island from Amble harbour throughout the summer season (subject to weather and tides), however landing on the island is not possible.
	www.northumberland-coast.co.uk /amble.php (763 words)

	Northumberland Rockart search results in tabular form
		Apart from their obvious context at an important fording place across a river that must have been a major food source and vital means of communication, there is a hint that there may have been burials nearby.
		Its position is in a very important river valley, with many prehistoric sites along the course of the river, close to access from and egress to the sea.
		There is no man--made monument there, but its position is naturally striking as an important river crossing, so to travellers, hunters, settlers and fishermen it would act as a reference point, taking on perhaps a ritual significance of such importance that it inspired a unique art form.
	rockart.ncl.ac.uk /panel_search_results_table.asp?mo=49 (6275 words)

	Mahonia Lodge -Morpeth,uk,information,info,facts,guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Eastfield Hall was once a grand victorian country house and the grounds boasts splendid views towards the sea and Coquet Island.
		The picturesque village of Warkworth is almost completely encircled by the River Coquet, and is dominated by the splendid mediaeval castle perched on a mound above.
		The bustling town of Alnwick, with its famous castle and gardens is within easy reach as is the rest of Northumberland's stunning Heritage Coastline, ideal for walking.
	www.britinfo.net /T/1035786.htm (189 words)

	The Battle of Winwaed - Location
		With regard to your exact location of the river may I suggest that it was in fact the stream that is today known as the Cock Beck which runs along the bottom of the hill and passes under the York Road.
		Bede describes the River Winwaed to be in flood.
		The River Winwaed is translated as a river known for white water, and the River Went (old name: Weneta).
	www.winwaed.com /history/winwaed/location.shtml (987 words)

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