Fallodon

Fallodon (aka Followdon) is a hamlet in Northumberland, located about 2 miles west of Embleton and 6 miles north of Alnwick. Historically, Fallowon was a township in the ancient parish of Embleton. The medieval village of Fallodon was recorded in 1242, but had disappeared by the 18th century.[1] A large country house, Fallodon Hall, was built here in 1730 for Thomas Wood; a rear wing was added to the hall in the early 19th century, designed by John Dobson.[2] The Hall, walled garden, stable block and various other buildings associated with the Hall are listed on the National Heritage List for England. There are also cottages here. Fallodon became a civil parish following the Poor Law Amendment Act 1866. Then, since 1955, Fallodon has been part of the Civil Parish of Newton by the Sea.

FALLOWDON, a township, in the parish of Embleton, union of Alnwick, S. division of Bambrough ward, N. division of Northumberland, 7½ miles (N.N.E.) from Alnwick; containing 113 inhabitants. About the close of the 17th century this was the estate of the Salkeld family, from whom it passed to Thomas Wood, Esq., who died in 1764; his heiress, Hannah, married Sir Henry Grey, Bart., and from him it has descended to its present possessor of the same name. Sir Henry has a seat here, beautifully situated amongst extensive and thriving plantations, and many fine specimens of timber surround the mansion, one of which, an evergreen oak, is considered one of the finest in the kingdom.

Extract from: A Topographical Dictionary of England comprising the several counties, cities, boroughs, corporate and market towns, parishes, and townships..... 7th Edition, by Samuel Lewis, London, 1848.