Remains of dovecote at Buckton

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

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°38′20″N 1°52′16″W / 55.639°N 1.871°W / 55.639; -1.871


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