History

Monkridge Hill and the surrounding area is a fascinating place with centuries of history and folklore built up around it.

Situated in the disputed land on the Anglo-Sottish border, the area was often raided by the Border Reivers during the middle ages.

The area has many snippets of fascinating facts attached to it. Click on the areas of the map below to reveal them.

West Woodburn Battle place Otterburn Elsdon Monkridge Hill Ottercops River Reed
Monkridge Hill

Monkridge Hill

Monkridge Hill- The home of Northumbrian Quality Meats. Looking out of the farmhouse window to the river valley below, you can see the newly constructed pond which is becoming a haven to waterfowl - This year providing a home to a pair of Mute Swans and their young.