Thropton
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| Thropton | |
  Thropton shown within Northumberland |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| District | Alnwick |
| Shire county | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MORPETH |
| Postcode district | NE65 |
| Dialling code | 01669 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| European Parliament | North East England |
| UK Parliament | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| List of places: UK • England • Northumberland | |
| River Coquet Settlements |
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Thropton is a small settlement in Northumberland, England. Thropton is a small village which exists about 2 miles west of Rothbury along the valley of the Coquet river. There is a haugh to the south of the village, and imposing views of Simonside, a long low crag south of the Coquet that runs between Rothbury and Thropton.
[edit] Amenities
There is a sub post office with a small village shop selling amongst other things,fresh fruit and vegetables. Local people get most of their provisions from Rothbury or further afield.
It has two decent pubs, the Cross Keys and the Three Wheat Heads. The Three Wheat Heads is a 300 year old Coaching Inn.
[edit] Transport Links
Thropton is the terminus for the 516 Thropton - Rothbury - Morpeth - Newcastle bus which is a lifeline to the rural community. It is currently operated by Northumbria Coaches.
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