a town of the county of Northumberland, in the ward of Morpeth. It stands on the river Coquet, 308 miles from London. It consists of three streets, in which are good houses. It is remarkable for the extensive ruins of the castle of its name, belonging to the duke of Northumberland, with its park and hermitage. The market has declined. The population amounted in 1821 to 591, and in 1831 to 639.