OS grid reference NY725625 Sovereign state United Kingdom Local time Sunday 2:53 PM | Unitary authority Postcode district NE49 Dialling code 01434 | |
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Unthank is a village near Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England. It is first mentioned in writing as Unthanc around 1200.
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Governance
Unthank is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.
Landmarks
Unthank Hall is a Grade II listed mansion house, now serving as commercial offices, situated on the southern bank of the River South Tyne. The house, which was built in the 16th century, incorporating an ancient Pele tower, was substantially remodelled and extended in 1815. The Hall was later rebuilt between 1862 and 1865. Much of the 1865 house has since between demolished and only the central gables and entrance porch survive.
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Unthank, Haltwhistle Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA