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Catcleugh, Northumberland
Catcleugh is a hamlet in Northumberland located by the A68, about 40 miles north-west of Newcastle and 1 mile west of the village of Byrness. On the north side of the A68 is Catcleugh Farm, which was built in the late 18th or early 19th century. Whellan's 1855 directory lists Catcleugh under Rochester township of the ancient parish of Elsdon, and the farmer at that time as John Dodd. Catcleugh Reservoir was constructed here by the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company from 1884 to 1905, with a dam built on the River Rede. To the east of the reservoir is Catcleugh House, a Tudor-style house, built in 1903 for the reservoir manager. Nearby is the 'Black House' built in 1891, the last remaining wooden cabin built to house the workers when the reservoir was constructed - now a heritage attraction. An old milestone, close to Catcleugh House, is on the route of the old road; the road had to be moved northwards when the reservoir was built. Catcleugh is part of Rochester with Byrness Civil Parish.
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Catcleugh Reservoir
- A stunning Victorian reservoir and nature reserve containing habitats and species of international importance.....Although the site is privately owned, throughout the summer months we organised guided tours of the site. …
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Catcleugh Reservoir
- A stunning Victorian reservoir and nature reserve containing habitats and species of international importance.....Although the site is privately owned, throughout the summer months we organised guided tours of the site. …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
