| Horncliffe | |
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Horncliffe | |
Location withinNorthumberland | |
| Population | 403 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NT925495 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BERWICK UPON TWEED |
| Postcode district | TD15 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
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Horncliffe is a village in the county ofNorthumberland, England. It lies on the south bank of theRiver Tweed about 5 miles (8 km) southwest ofBerwick-upon-Tweed, and about 3 miles (5 km) northeast ofNorham and is the most northerly village in England.
Horncliffe is the most northerly village in England, built on a cliff above the banks of theRiver Tweed which forms the border withScotland. In 1639 the army ofKing Charles I camped along the south of the river near to the area ofChain Bridge towards "Ourde" (now named Ord).[citation needed]
Horncliffe is in theparliamentary constituency ofNorth Northumberland.
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