Rochester : Carter Bar
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Description
"Carter Bar is the point at which the A68 crosses the England–Scotland border and forms a pass located at the top of Redesdale in the Cheviot Hills at an altitude of 1,370 feet (420 m). The first sizeable Scottish town is Jedburgh approximately 12 miles (19 km) north. Other nearby Scottish towns include Hawick 16 miles (26 km) away and Kelso. On the English side, the first settlement is Byrness, followed by Redesdale, with Otterburn next at the junction of the A68 and A696, then Newcastle upon Tyne 45 miles (72 km) away. The A696 and A68 combine to form one of the main routes, and a popular scenic tourist route, between Newcastle upon Tyne and the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. In 1575 Carter Bar was the scene of the Raid of the Redeswire, one of the last large-scale battles between England and Scotland. The pass was the location of Truce Days, held between the Lord Wardens of the Marches of both countries to dispense cross border justice in the Late Medieval and Early Modern periods. Truce Days were also held at Carlisle and Berwick upon Tweed. Carter Bar forms a popular point for tourists to stop and take photographs. There are marker stones on either side of the A68, and the national flags are flown, along with the Northumberland flag. Upper Redesdale; the Scottish Borders, including Tweedsdale; and to the east, The Cheviot are all visible. However, its altitude means snow is possible even in late spring and early autumn, and the pass can be subject to frequent snow-related closures during the winter. Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_Bar" Photo by Ken Bagnall, 2011. -
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Ken Bagnall -
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License
What does this mean? Creative Commons License
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Further information
Link: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2321946
Resource type: Image
Added by: Simon Cotterill
Last modified: 2 years, 4 months ago
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Picture Taken: 2011-03-19 -
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