Walwick

Walwick
Walwick Location within Northumberland
OS grid reference	NY905705
Civil parish	Humshaugh
Unitary authority	Northumberland
Ceremonial county	Northumberland
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HEXHAM
Postcode district	NE46
Police	Northumbria
Fire	Northumberland
Ambulance	North East
UK Parliament	Hexham
List of places UK England Northumberland 55°01′44″N2°09′00″W / 55.029°N 2.150°W / 55.029; -2.150

 

Walwick is a hamlet in the parish of Humshaugh, Northumberland, England near Hadrian's Wall. ^[1] Nearby villages include Chollerford and Low Brunton. Chesters Roman Fort is also a nearby attraction.

History

Chesters Stables at Walwick Hall

In 1789, it was reported there were "remains of a "considerable castle at Wallwick" or a tower house. A 1956 investigation of the site failed to uncover these reported ruins; it was speculated the ruins might have been of a Roman fort. ^[2]

Governance

Walwick is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.

References

1. Bartholomew gazetteer of places in Britain. Edinburgh: J. Bartholomew. 1986. p. 254. ISBN   0702807311.
2. "Walwick". Gatehouse Gazetteer. Retrieved 1 February 2026.