Middleton, South

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Middleton, South

Junction on the A697 Looking along the main road to Wooler at the junction for Middleton.
Junction on the A697 Credit: DS Pugh

Middleton is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, in the north of England. Situated in the region known as South Northumberland, Middleton is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Tyne Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and bordered by the River Tyne.

With a population of around 600 residents, Middleton offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is known for its strong sense of community spirit, with various local events and activities organized throughout the year, including an annual summer fair and a Christmas market.

The village boasts a variety of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a post office. The nearby market town of Hexham, approximately 10 miles away, provides additional services and facilities. Middleton is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities by a reliable bus service, making it easily accessible for commuters or those looking to explore the surrounding areas.

Nature lovers will appreciate the stunning countryside that surrounds Middleton. The village is a gateway to the Northumberland National Park, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The Hadrian's Wall Path, a popular long-distance trail, passes through Middleton, attracting history enthusiasts from all over the world.

In summary, Middleton, South Northumberland, is a charming village that offers a close-knit community, beautiful natural surroundings, and access to a range of amenities. It is an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque setting in the heart of Northumberland.

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Middleton, South Images

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Junction on the A697 Looking along the main road to Wooler at the junction for Middleton.
Junction on the A697
Looking along the main road to Wooler at the junction for Middleton.
Road to Middleton Looking along the road from the junction with the A697.
Road to Middleton
Looking along the road from the junction with the A697.
Former railway bridge Looking along the road to Middleton where the former railway line to Wooler crossed the road. Information on the Cornhill Branch line can be found in this Wikipedia article: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhill_Branch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhill_Branch">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>
Former railway bridge
Looking along the road to Middleton where the former railway line to Wooler crossed the road. Information on the Cornhill Branch line can be found in this Wikipedia article: LinkExternal link
Former bridge on the Cornhill Branch Looking along the road from Middleton where the former railway line to Wooler crossed the road. Information on the Cornhill Branch line can be found in this Wikipedia article: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhill_Branch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhill_Branch">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>
Former bridge on the Cornhill Branch
Looking along the road from Middleton where the former railway line to Wooler crossed the road. Information on the Cornhill Branch line can be found in this Wikipedia article: LinkExternal link
Fields near Middleton Looking across pasture beside the road to Middleton.
Fields near Middleton
Looking across pasture beside the road to Middleton.
Junction for North Middleton South Middleton is to the left with North Middleton and Wooler ahead.
Junction for North Middleton
South Middleton is to the left with North Middleton and Wooler ahead.
Fields beside the road to North Middleton Looking across the rolling fields to the west of the A697.
Fields beside the road to North Middleton
Looking across the rolling fields to the west of the A697.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the garage at North Middleton Farm. It marks a point 126.968m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the garage at North Middleton Farm. It marks a point 126.968m above mean sea level.
Woodland, Lilburn Trees and pond beside the A697.
Woodland, Lilburn
Trees and pond beside the A697.
Wet depression A vegetated pond in a kettle hole.  The background slope is not a kame, but a former railway embankment on the Cornhill Branch of the North Eastern Railway.
Wet depression
A vegetated pond in a kettle hole. The background slope is not a kame, but a former railway embankment on the Cornhill Branch of the North Eastern Railway.
A697 South of Wooler.
A697
South of Wooler.
Old Milepost by the A697, near Lilburn Tower, Lilburn Cast iron post by the A697, in parish of LILBURN (BERWICK UPON TWEED District), near Lilburn Tower, in cutting, against stone wall, on East side of road. MOR/COR iron post, erected by the Percy's Cross to Millfield turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: MOR / 28 : : L / 315 : : E / 63 : : COR / 16 :
(To Morpeth, London, Edinburgh and Cornhill) 

Northumberland HER listed.
Reference number: N16817 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=N16817&resourceID=110" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=N16817&resourceID=110">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>

Milestone Society National ID: NB_MPCH28.
Old Milepost by the A697, near Lilburn Tower, Lilburn
Cast iron post by the A697, in parish of LILBURN (BERWICK UPON TWEED District), near Lilburn Tower, in cutting, against stone wall, on East side of road. MOR/COR iron post, erected by the Percy's Cross to Millfield turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : MOR / 28 : : L / 315 : : E / 63 : : COR / 16 : (To Morpeth, London, Edinburgh and Cornhill) Northumberland HER listed. Reference number: N16817 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: NB_MPCH28.
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
Lilburn : Country Lane A road off the A697.
Lilburn : Country Lane
A road off the A697.
Lilburn : A697 Looking north on the A697.
Lilburn : A697
Looking north on the A697.
Lilburn : A697 Looking north on the A697.
Lilburn : A697
Looking north on the A697.
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Middleton, South is located at Grid Ref: NT9923 (Lat: 55.504768, Lng: -2.005506)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.504768,-2.005506
South Middleton
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 55.5035887/-2.0052313
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 55.5036908/-2.0077147
Barrier: cattle_grid
Bicycle: yes
Lat/Long: 55.5025202/-2.0055279
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.508685/-2.0036917
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.5052855/-2.0009092
Post Box
Ref: NE66 27
Lat/Long: 55.5039218/-2.0063461
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.5044999/-2.003473
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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