Chatton

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Chatton is a village in Northumberland, in England. It is roughly Script error: No such module "convert". to the east of Wooler.

History

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Petroglyphs on Chatton Park Hill

Chatton has been occupied for many centuries. There has been a church on the site since the twelfth century.[1] There is evidence of occupation in prehistoric times: a rock overhang at nearby Ketley Crag has examples of pre-historic rock art petroglyphs, including a profusion of cup and ring marks, which have been described as "stunning".[2]

Writing in 2003, local historian Joy Palmer-Cooper described Chatton as an "'estate' village", mainly from the nineteenth century. Palmer-Cooper identified five Grade II listed buildings in Chatton: "Chatton Park House ..., Chatton Bridge, the former Chatton United Reformed Church, the Blacksmith's Shop, and Broomhouse Farmhouse."[3] In 2013, Grade II listed building status was also awarded to the Parish Church.[4]

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Economy

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Religious sites

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Holy Cross church

Script error: No such module "anchor".The present-day Holy Cross Church on Church Hill Road is a Grade II listed building. It replaced an earlier thirteenth century building, and was constructed between 1763 and 1770 with later extensions.[4] The church - which belongs to the Church of England - holds regular services and is part of the southern benefice of Glendale.[7]

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See also

References

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