Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.33, -1.732 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 17 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01665 (Alnwick) |
The civil parish centred on Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland lies in rural Northumberland, a few miles west of the market town of Alnwick and within easy reach of the A1 and the Northumberland coast. The landscape is classically Northumbrian - rolling arable and pastoral fields, hedgerows and small woods, with views that on a clear day can reach towards the Cheviot Hills and the sea.
Both settlements have agricultural roots but different characters: Swarland was largely remodelled in the 19th century as a planned estate village and retains a cluster of historic houses and listed buildings, while Newton-on-the-Moor grew as a roadside settlement serving farms and travellers. Today the area mixes farming with commuters and small local enterprises, and a lively community scene of village halls, events and traditional pubs helps sustain rural social life.
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