The Square, Blanchland.
Introduction
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The Square, Blanchland.
Image: © Colin Smith Taken: Unknown
Blanchland takes its name from its former Premonstratensian abbey - the white friars. The square has a fortified character - for defence from Border rievers!
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Image Location
Latitude
54.847495
Longitude
-2.054475