Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.472, -1.795 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 13 19 |
| Population: | 385 |
| Dialling code: | 01665 (Alnwick) |
Eglingham is a small rural parish tucked into the rolling farmland of Northumberland in north‑east England, on the lower slopes and fringes of the upland Cheviots. The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of arable fields, meadows and hedgerows with quiet lanes and scattered stone farmsteads, and it lies within easy reach of the county’s castles and coast such as Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, making it pleasant for walkers and bird‑watchers.
Historically the area is shaped by long farming traditions and medieval roots reflected in its old church and stone cottages; estate management and agriculture have long dominated the local economy. Today the community remains small and close‑knit, sustained by farming, a little tourism and local services, with parish events and conservation efforts helping to preserve its rural character.
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