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7.4K views · 39 reactions | Here's a glimpse of some of the things you'll see on our next guided walk, 'The Heart of Ancient Northumbria'. This route, on the northern fringe of the Cheviots, once lay at the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria, passing through Ad Gefrin, Hethpool Linn and the College Valley.  Friday 5 September Kirknewton Village Hall 11am Book your place now via the 'What's On' page on our website. | Northumberland National Park | Facebook

Once the heart of Northumbria where kings like Athelfrith and Edwin ruled. Right on the Scottish border, it faded into history… but above it lies Yeavering Bell, the largest Iron Age hill fort in northern England. Time to see how it stacks up to the Scottish ones just over the hill! 🏔️⚔️ #AdGefrin #YeaveringBell #IronAge #UKHistory #HillFort | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

How Eric Bloodaxe Became the Viking King of York #KingofYork #Northumbria #VikingEngland Arriving in England, the fearsome reputation of Eric Bloodaxe preceded him. The people of Northumbria, many of whom were of Norse descent, were looking for a strong warrior to lead them and protect them from the encroaching power of the Anglo-Saxon kings of Wessex to the south | Norse Mythology Clips