Black Heddon

Black Heddon
Black Heddon
Black Heddon shown within Northumberland
OS grid reference	NZ075765
Unitary authority	Northumberland
Ceremonial county	Northumberland
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode district	NE20
Dialling code	01661
Police	Northumbria
Fire	Northumberland
Ambulance	North East
EU Parliament	North East England
UK Parliament	Berwick-upon-Tweed
List of places UK England Northumberland 55°04′59″N 1°53′02″W / 55.083°N 1.884°W / 55.083; -1.884Coordinates: 55°04′59″N 1°53′02″W / 55.083°N 1.884°W / 55.083; -1.884

 

Black Heddon is a village in Northumberland, in England. It is situated to the north-west of Newcastle, between Stamfordham and Belsay.

According to local legend, the village was once haunted by a ghost named Silky, who used to jump onto travellers' horses. In nearby Belsay is a tree overlooking a waterfall which is known as Silky's Chair.

Black Heddon is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

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