Glanton
Glanton is a small rural village, in the county of Northumberland, England. Historically, Glanton was a relatively industrial village , although in recent years the level of industry has declined. Agriculture now dominates the surrounding area.
| Glanton | |
|---|---|
 Glanton | |
  Glanton Location within Northumberland | |
| Population | 239 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NU075145 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ALNWICK |
| Postcode district | NE66 |
| Dialling code | 01665 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
Governance
Glanton is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. As a district, it is a part of the unitary authority of Northumberland.
Landmarks
The Devil's Causeway passes the eastern edge of the village. The causeway was a Roman road which started at Port Gate on Hadrian's Wall, north of Corbridge, and extended 55 miles (89 km) northwards across Northumberland to the mouth of the River Tweed at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Notable people
- Hugh Trevor-Roper, Lord Dacre of Glanton, historian
References
- "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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