Humshaugh
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.074, -2.196 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 87 75 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
The ward centred on Humshaugh lies in rural Northumberland in the north of England, tucked beside the River North Tyne and within easy reach of the line of Hadrian’s Wall and the Roman remains at Chesters Roman Fort near Chollerford. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded river valleys and quiet lanes leading to market towns such as Hexham.
Historically part of the Anglo‑Scottish borderlands, the area keeps a strong rural identity: agriculture remains important while heritage tourism, outdoor recreation and some commuting to nearby towns bolster the local economy. Community life is typically small and close‑knit, centred on village halls, churches, a handful of pubs and seasonal events that reflect local traditions.
Postcode districts covering Humshaugh
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Newburn 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Cramlington 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Consett 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Stanley 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Bedlington 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Whickham 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Morpeth 21 miles33.9 km
- Prudhoe 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Hexham 8.1 miles13 km
- Annfield Plain 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Ponteland 17.5 miles28.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Simonburn Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chollerton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Birtley Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Humshaugh Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Wark Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Warden Parish 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Newbrough Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Bellingham Built-up area 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Wall Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Acomb Built-up area 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Bavington Parish 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Haydon Parish 6.9 miles11 km
Example postcodes in Humshaugh
NE46 4BH, NE46 4EF, NE48 3LL, NE46 4AD, NE47 5BD, NE46 4HL, NE48 3LF, NE48 3JP, NE47 5LW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 49.5 miles79.7 km
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Hexham Railway Station 8 miles12.8 km
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Schools in Humshaugh
- Chollerton C of E Aided First School Primary
- Humshaugh C of E First School Primary
- Newbrough C of E Primary School Primary
- Wark C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 4 miles6.4 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 8.7 miles14 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles14 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.3 miles15 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 17 miles27.3 km
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 19 miles30.6 km