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Northumberland
and the Land of the Prince Bishops
Ed Geldard
During the seventh and eighth centuries, Northumberland
was the most important of all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
It extended from Bernicia in the north, to Deira in
the south and became known as North Humber Land, meaning
land north of the Humber. The erratically-drawn border
was constantly involved in warfare at a time when
it had more castles to the mile than in any other
region.
For its size, it has an enormous range of natural
beauty, stretching from its mountains, forests and
lakes through to its high moorland dales. However,
perhaps more than anything, Northumberland is best
known for its contribution to culture and art. A visitor
to the area does not have to go far to find evidence
of its interesting past. There are Roman remains,
churches, castles, historic houses, market towns and
monuments.
This region has enough to pique the interest of every
visitor. You may walk with the Romans along Hadrian’s
Wall, kneel where Saint Aidan knelt at the very cradle
of Christianity, or hunt with the Prince Bishops.
The landscapes are dramatic and the views panoramic.
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