Little more than a mile from Coldstream, on the northern edge of Northumberland on the Scottish border, lies the village of Cornhill. Originally known as Cornell, parish carries the same name and includes the villages of Old and New Heaton and Tillmouth. An eighteenth century five arch bridge spans the river Tweed a mile to the east of the village. Formerly part of County Durham for political reasons, it was separated and then joined with Northumberland in 1844 by an Act of Parliament. The first evidence of occupation is pre Bronze Age but it is only after the Norman Conquest that most remains have been found, with much evidence of Roman occupation and the Iron Age. Its location on the borders of Scotland and England meant that the village saw its share of troubles with countless raids and skirmishes as well as battles. Cornhill Castle, on the banks of the Tweed, suffered many blows and was rebuilt several times and despite having been described as a strong castle in 1549 it was in ruins by 1600AD and today not a sungle stone survives. Heaton Castle, on the other side of the parish, was destroyed by James IV in 1496.
Attraction
Etal Castle
Heatherslaw Cornmill
Jans Plants
Cottage
Dales Holiday Cottages
Reivers Yett
Pub and Bar
Shops
Places to Stay near Cornhill On Tweed
Collingwood Arms Hotel (0.76 miles)
Grade 2 Listed, luxury Georgian hotel set in glorious surroundings with views over the River Tweed. For more than 200 years, the Collingwood Arms has provided a focal point for colourful local community; a former coaching ... More | visit website
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel (0.76 miles)
Apartment - 76 High Street (1.07 miles)
Fully Furnished Rooms with faciltites. Ideal for anyone visiting the Scottish Borders. Facilities include tv, dvd, wireless internet, extra beds available on request, microwave, fridge, washing facilities available ... More
Bank House (1.12 miles)
Fully Furnished Rooms with faciltites. Ideal for anyone visiting the Scottish Borders. Facilities include tv, dvd, wireless internet, extra beds available on request, microwave, fridge, washing facilities available if required. Stunning views from ... More | visit website
Calico House Luxury Rooms (1.17 miles)
Calico House offers luxury bed and breakfast in Coldstream, the first "true border toon", on the banks of the famous River Tweed. Ideally positioned close to Kelso, Berwick upon Tweed ... More
Newcastle Arms (1.17 miles)
The Wheatsheaf at Swinton (5.24 miles)
A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Berwickshire from husband and wife owners Chris & Jan Winson. Open seven days a week Situated near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coldstream, Duns and Kelso the Wheatsheaf Scottish Borders Accommodation ... More | visit website
No28 B&B (5.24 miles)
Red Lion Inn (5.79 miles)
Hethpool House (7.18 miles)
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