Unthank, Haltwhistle

Unthank
Unthank
Unthank shown within Northumberland
OS grid reference NY725625
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HALTWHISTLE
Postcode district NE49
Dialling code 01434
Police Northumbria
Fire Northumberland
Ambulance North East
EU Parliament North East England
UK Parliament

Unthank is a village near Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England. It is first mentioned in writing as Unthanc around 1200.[1]


Governance

Unthank is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.


Landmarks

Unthank Hall is a Grade II listed mansion house, now serving as commercial offices, situated on the southern bank of the River South Tyne. The house, which was built in the 16th century, incorporating an ancient Pele tower, was substantially remodelled and extended in 1815. The Hall was later rebuilt between 1862 and 1865. Much of the 1865 house has since between demolished and only the central gables and entrance porch survive.


References

  1. Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 4th edition, 1960. p. 486. ISBN 0198691033.


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