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Embleton is a small coastal village in Northumberland that looks out over the North Sea. Set back from the windswept coast, the town is sheltered from strong easterly winds by a whinstone ridge which resembles a caterpillar when viewed from the ocean. See our featured Embleton cottages below which can be found on the Cottages 4 You website.
The town of Embleton consists of a main street and village shop. One of its main features, the 12th century Holy Trinity Church shows evidence of defensive use and has been described as a Fortified Ecclesiastical site. The nearby Pele Tower, Embleton Tower was initially used as a vicarage before being converted after much of the town was destroyed by the Scots during the War of the Roses.
Creighton Memorial Hall serves as Embleton's social hub and is named after Mandell Creighton, parish vicar from 1875-1884. Embleton's other main attractions is Dunstanburgh Castle. Begun by the Earl of Lancaster in 1313 it is one of the largest fortifications in North England and is owned by the English Heritage. It can be reached by a twenty minute walk along the beach.
The Embleton Heritage Trails Project, launched in 2006 allow people to explore Embleton and the surrounding area by way of a selection of trails and paths that follow the impressive coastline and sand dunes. The paths offer a great opportunity for visitors to truly appreciate the scenic landscape and coastline found in the region. Info about Embleton holiday cottages follows.
