Peth Lane, Ryton
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Peth Lane, Ryton
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 3 Jan 2011
Peth Lane, also called Ryton Path, is probably an ancient route from Ryton Village down the steep bank to Newburn Ford on the north side of Holburn Dene. It is possible that some of the English forces retreating from the Scots at the Battle of Newburn Ford (1640) Image may have used this route. The landscape at that time is discussed in detail here http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/content/imported-docs/k-o/newburn.pdf
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Image Location
Latitude
54.976392
Longitude
-1.754063