East Strip

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

East Strip

Codger Fort
Codger Fort Credit: Leanmeanmo

East Strip is a small, picturesque village located in the county of Northumberland in England. Nestled within a dense forest, it is known for its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance. The village is situated on the eastern side of the strip of land that separates two larger towns in the region.

The main feature of East Strip is its lush woodland, which surrounds the village on all sides. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The dense canopy of trees provides a serene environment, with the sound of birdsong and rustling leaves creating a calming atmosphere.

The village itself consists of a tight-knit community of residents who take pride in preserving the natural beauty of their surroundings. The houses in East Strip are predominantly traditional, with charming stone cottages and thatched roofs dotting the landscape. The small, well-maintained gardens and flower-filled window boxes add a touch of color to the village.

Despite its rural setting, East Strip is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village benefits from good road links, allowing residents to easily access amenities and services. The nearest town, located to the west, offers a range of shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

For those seeking outdoor activities, East Strip provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the forest trails. The area is also popular for birdwatching, with several species of birds calling the forest their home.

In summary, East Strip is a charming village nestled in the woodlands of Northumberland. With its natural beauty, close-knit community, and easy access to amenities, it offers a peaceful and idyllic living environment for its residents.

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East Strip Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.195587/-1.9090801 or Grid Reference NZ0589. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Codger Fort
Codger Fort
Codger Fort A folly eye-catcher?
Codger Fort
A folly eye-catcher?
Codger Fort Codger Fort was constructed by Sir Walter Blackett in the mid-eighteenth century.  See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.castlesfortsbattles.co.uk/north_east/codger_fort.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.castlesfortsbattles.co.uk/north_east/codger_fort.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for further information on this prominent site above the B6342 near Rothley.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Codger Fort
Codger Fort was constructed by Sir Walter Blackett in the mid-eighteenth century. See LinkExternal link for further information on this prominent site above the B6342 near Rothley. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Codger Fort atop the crags A view from the west of the impressive remains of Codger Fort.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Codger Fort atop the crags
A view from the west of the impressive remains of Codger Fort. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Codger Fort This apparent ruin was a folly built by Sir William Blackett to resemble the remains of a border fort in the 18th century.
Codger Fort
This apparent ruin was a folly built by Sir William Blackett to resemble the remains of a border fort in the 18th century.
Codger Fort Built by Sir Walter Blackett above the road between Rothbury and Scots Gap, Northumberland.
Codger Fort
Built by Sir Walter Blackett above the road between Rothbury and Scots Gap, Northumberland.
B6342 heading north Towards Rothbury.
B6342 heading north
Towards Rothbury.
Codger Fort (folly) in the snow This folly near Rothley stands overlooking the now tranquil Northumbrian countryside but is evocative of the more troubled times that plagued the Scottish-English border in the past.
Codger Fort (folly) in the snow
This folly near Rothley stands overlooking the now tranquil Northumbrian countryside but is evocative of the more troubled times that plagued the Scottish-English border in the past.
Rothley Castle in Morpeth A beautiful little folly siting on crags in the spectacular Northumberland countryside.
Rothley Castle in Morpeth
A beautiful little folly siting on crags in the spectacular Northumberland countryside.
Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads Quite a few large trees were clearly blown down across the road when Storm Arwen roared in from the north.
Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads
Quite a few large trees were clearly blown down across the road when Storm Arwen roared in from the north.
Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads Another view of the fallen trees and damage to the dry stone wall when Storm Arwen hit.  Thin, exposed belts of east - west trees were particularly badly hit by the wind from the north.  The 17 or so large trees that were thrown directly across the road must have taken a considerable effort to clear.
Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads
Another view of the fallen trees and damage to the dry stone wall when Storm Arwen hit. Thin, exposed belts of east - west trees were particularly badly hit by the wind from the north. The 17 or so large trees that were thrown directly across the road must have taken a considerable effort to clear.
Guess which section Storm Arwen hit? Thin, exposed belts of east - west trees were particularly badly hit by the wind from the north, causing massive road obstruction in this instance.
Guess which section Storm Arwen hit?
Thin, exposed belts of east - west trees were particularly badly hit by the wind from the north, causing massive road obstruction in this instance.
Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads The cleared trunks from some 17 trees laid across the road by the storm have been neatly deposited on the verge at the south side of the road.  See
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7116673">NZ0489 : Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads</a>
Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads
The cleared trunks from some 17 trees laid across the road by the storm have been neatly deposited on the verge at the south side of the road. See NZ0489 : Storm Arwen chaos at Rothley Crossroads
Dry stone wall surrounding wood A very well built wall, with an elegant rounded corner at this  point.  Sadly, it's suffered considerable damage on its eastern side, probably another casualty of Storm Arwen.
Dry stone wall surrounding wood
A very well built wall, with an elegant rounded corner at this point. Sadly, it's suffered considerable damage on its eastern side, probably another casualty of Storm Arwen.
Dry stone wall at Rothley Crags This substantial and well built dry stone wallis a curious addition to the bottom of The Stell.
Dry stone wall at Rothley Crags
This substantial and well built dry stone wallis a curious addition to the bottom of The Stell.
Rothley Crags Seen through one of the firing holes of Rothley Castle, this is the largest of the crags.
Rothley Crags
Seen through one of the firing holes of Rothley Castle, this is the largest of the crags.
Gun loop at Rothley Castle Another, more whimsical, design of firing hole at the castle.
Gun loop at Rothley Castle
Another, more whimsical, design of firing hole at the castle.
Rothley Castle
Rothley Castle
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East Strip is located at Grid Ref: NZ0589 (Lat: 55.195587, Lng: -1.9090801)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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