Black Heddon

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

Black Heddon
Black Heddon
Location within Northumberland
OS grid referenceNZ075765
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode districtNE20
Dialling code01661
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
UK Parliament

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.[1]

Governance

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

References

  1. Ash, Russell (1973). Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain. Reader's Digest Association Limited. p. 353. ISBN 9780340165973.

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