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Quiz about Northumberland Facts and Features

Northumberland Facts and Features Quiz

A multiple choice quiz containing many facts and features about the beautiful county of Northumberland.

A multiple-choice quiz by ph473. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ph473

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
378,718

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
267

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which town in Northumberland is home to the county's oldest church? Hint

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Hexham

Stamfordham

Ellington

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the longest river in Northumberland? Hint

The Wansbeck

The Aln

The Blyth

The Coquet

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the second highest peak in Northumberland? Hint

The Schill

Hedgehope Hill

The Cheviot

Windy Gyle

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the 97-mile walking route that stretches from Lindisfarne to Hadrian's Wall? Hint

St. Oswald's Way

St. Cuthbert's Way

St. Adain's Way

St. David's Way

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which town in Northumberland is nicknamed the centre of Britain because of its geographical location? Hint

Hexham

Haltwhistle

Harbottle

Hartburn

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the most northerly point in Northumberland? Hint

Thornton

Berwick

Spittal

Marshall Meadows Bay

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which village is situated where the Rivers Alwin & Coquet meet? Hint

Alwinton

Alnmouth

Alnwick

Allendale

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the bridge which spans the River Tweed between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Tweedmouth?

Hint

Union Chain Bridge

Royal Border Bridge

Coldstream Bridge

Telford Bridge

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Question 9 of 10

9. Approximately what percentage of Northumberland is covered by the Northumberland National Park? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Carrickfergus Tower is a feature of which Northumberland castle? Hint

Alnwick

Prudhoe

Dunstanburgh

Warkworth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which town in Northumberland is home to the county's oldest church?

Answer: Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, also known as Woodhorn Church, is over 1200 years old.

2. What is the name of the longest river in Northumberland?

Answer: The Coquet

The River Coquet, at around 40 miles long, is the longest river in Northumberland. It rises in the Cheviot Hills, generally flowing eastwards, where it eventually flows out into the North Sea at Amble.

3. What is the second highest peak in Northumberland?

Answer: Hedgehope Hill

Hedgehope Hill, at 714m, is a mountain in The Cheviots and is overshadowed only by The Cheviot itself.

4. What is the name of the 97-mile walking route that stretches from Lindisfarne to Hadrian's Wall?

Answer: St. Oswald's Way

The route starts on Holy Island and takes in Bamburgh, Craster, Warkworth, Rothbury, Kirkwhelpington and finally, Heavenfield.

5. Which town in Northumberland is nicknamed the centre of Britain because of its geographical location?

Answer: Haltwhistle

Situated 16 miles west of Hexham, on the A69 main Newcastle to Carlisle road, Haltwhistle is bisected by the Pennine Way and boasts its own walking festival. The festival includes the Haltwhistle Rings - 22 circular walks through the countryside surrounding the town.

6. What is the name of the most northerly point in Northumberland?

Answer: Marshall Meadows Bay

Marshall Meadows Bay, also the most northerly point in England, is 4km north of Berwick.

7. Which village is situated where the Rivers Alwin & Coquet meet?

Answer: Alwinton

Situated around 18 miles west of Alnwick and nestled in the south-eastern foothills of The Cheviots, Alwinton is famous for its annual border show held on the second Saturday in October, marking the end of summer.

8. What is the name of the bridge which spans the River Tweed between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Tweedmouth?

Answer: Royal Border Bridge

At 659 metres long, built between 1847 and 1850, the Royal Border Bridge, is a 28 arch, Grade I listed, railway viaduct, built by Robert Stephenson (son of George Stephenson).

9. Approximately what percentage of Northumberland is covered by the Northumberland National Park?

Answer: 25

Covering an area of 1,030sq kilometres, the Northumberland National Park lies between the Scottish Borders to the north and just south of Hadrian's Wall in the south.

10. Carrickfergus Tower is a feature of which Northumberland castle?

Answer: Warkworth

Warkworth castle was one of the strongest in the North of England. It is a fine example of a 12th century tower keep castle. Carrickfergus Tower, a semi-octagonal structure, is situated on the corner of the south and west curtain walls.

Source: Author ph473

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