Seven miles north of Alnwick and one mile inland from the sea in Northumberland in northeast England, is the small rural village of Embleton. The name is though to have originated from the old name ‘Emuldune’ meaning “hill of the caterpillar” due to the whinstone ridge which shelters the village from the sea, bearing resemblance to a caterpillar. Embleton Bay is close by with Dunstanburgh Castle at the southern end of the bay. The village of Embleton dates back earlier than medieval times and suffered much from the ravages of the Scottish border raids. For many years, local farmers paid sixpence as an annual fee to drive their stock into nearby Dunstanburgh Castle for safety. The Church of Holy Triinity is a late Norman church from the twelfth century that was later restored during Victorian times. In the mid ninteenth century, Embleton had a fine whinstone quarry, owned and run by the Appleby family which at one time employed more than forty people. The quarry sold whinstone setts and chippings, tarmac and building stones throughout the county and beyond – the Mersey tunnel was paved with whinstone setts from the Embleton quarry. After over a hundred years of prosperity, the quarry was finally closed in 1961 when it became uneconomic.
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Places to Stay near Embleton
Stamford Farmhouse (2.14 miles)
Beach Cottage (2.20 miles)
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On one of the most spectacular stretches of Northumberland Heritage coast, these six individually designed cottages enjoy an idyllic location on a working farm only yards from ... More
Masons Arms (2.45 miles)
A former coaching inn built about 200 years ago, the Masons Arms is 5 miles from Alnwick, and serves substantial home-cooked meals prepared with the very best local produce. The Masons Arms ... More
Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa (2.93 miles)
Doxford Hall is a brand new hotel just opened Summer 2008. Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa has been called handmade hall‚ for a reason. The hotel boasts unrivalled attention to detail in every area, from the stunning ... More | visit website
Preston House B&B (3.37 miles)
Beach Court (3.81 miles)
Beach Court, our non smoking home, is located just seconds from the shore and adjacent to Beadnell's tiny 18th century harbour. It is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and photographed properties on the entire North ... More | visit website
The Beadnell Towers Hotel (4.12 miles)
Macintosh at The Orchards (4.13 miles)
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On the site of an old orchard in the popular village of Beadnell on Northumberland's outstandingly beautiful Heritage Coast, The Orchards apartments offer the ideal romantic retreat ... More
The Craster Arms Hotel (4.16 miles)
West Wing (5.36 miles)
An absolute gem ! offering genuine Nothumbrian hospitality. The West Wing of the Stables at Wandylaw is nestled amongst the fields with panoramic views of the Northumberland heritage coast. From ... More
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