Buckton, Northumberland

Buckton is a small village in Northumberland, North East England, located just over 5 km north of Belford.[1]

Remains of dovecote at Buckton

Buckton consists of a farm and a few cottages. Buckton is the site of a medieval deserted village, which was first recorded in 1560, but had shrunk in size by the mid-18th century.[2] The farmhouse dates from the 18th century and has a walled garden.[3] The remains of a late medieval dovecote (Grade II listed) are located to the north of the farm.[4] Buckton Burn flows close to the settlement.[5]

Thomas Gregson, second premier of Tasmania, was born in Buckton.

References
  1. "Buckton, Northumberland | Co-Curate".
  2. "Site Details". 4 November 2016.
  3. Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1155742)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  4. Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1042279)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  5. "Buckton Burn | Co-Curate".

55.639°N 1.871°W / 55.639; -1.871


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