The Coquet, Northumberland
Historical Description
Coquet, The, a river of Northumberland. It rises among the Cheviots, a short way within Scotland; enters England under Blackball Hill, 14 miles NW of Otterburn; runs 24 miles east-south-eastward past Alwinton and Rothbury; then goes about 11 miles east-north-eastward past Felton and Warkworth to the sea, opposite Coquet Island. The last reach, below Warkworth, is navigable. Its general course is winding and picturesque, and it is a favourite resort of anglers. Its bed has yielded many fine crystals, cornelians, agates, and other gems.
Land and Property
The Return of Owners of Land in 1873 for Northumberland is available to browse.
Newspapers and Periodicals
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