Discover Morpeth, Northumberland

Morpeth Courthouse: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Morpeth_Courthouse.jpg
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Morpeth is the county town of Northumberland, on the northern part of England. It is located beside the River Wansbeck, which makes a loop at the town. Morpeth has a population of 14,000 people (2012 estimate).

The settlement at Morpeth began as a river crossing on the Wansbeck. It is over a thousand years old. Following the Norman Conquest, it became the possession of the Merlay family. In 1138 Ranulf de Merlay built Newminster Abbey.

Under Roger de Merlay, Morpeth received its market charter from King John, allowing a market to be held there on Wednesday. It is still being held today.

In recent years, Morpeth came into the news due to a massive flood that hit in in September 2008. It affected some 1,000 homes in the area.

Main Street in Morpeth, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Morpeth_-_geograph.org.uk_-_18926.jpg
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Visiting Morpeth

The nearest main town from Morpeth is Newcastle upon Tyne. Take the A1 road from Newcastle upon Tyne heading north until you arrive in Morpeth (you have to turn off to the A197 to reach the town.

Places of Interest in Morpeth

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