Morpeth Walk: Town Centre【4K】

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Located in the county of Northumberland, and around 15 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, is the town of Morpeth.
Geographically, Morpeth is situated along the River Wansbeck. The town's name is believed to derive from 'morð pæð', which in Old English means 'murder path', possibly relating to a murder, or perhaps several murders, which occurred here on the road leading to Scotland.
The town's recorded history dates back to circa 1080 when the de Merlay family was granted the barony of Morpeth. The first baron William de Merlay built a wooden castle here. This was destroyed by King John during the First Barons' War of 1215-1217. A second castle was built in its place during the 14th century. In 1644 it was subject to a 3-week siege during the English Civil War when a party of Scots who had been left to garrison it by the Parliamentary army successfully held off a Royalist attack. The only surviving part of the castle that stands today is the gatehouse, seen at the very beginning of the walk.
In 1137 Newminster Abbey was founded. This was a Cistercian abbey located about half a mile west of Morpeth town centre. As with others of its kind, it was destroyed in the 1530s during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
In 1200 a market charter was granted to Morpeth by King John (according to morpethheritage.org, who also note that it was previously recorded as 1199). The town became known for its cattle market, which went on to become one of the most important in the country by the mid 18th century, and a major supplier for Newcastle butchers. Other historical industries in the town included wool manufacture and leather tanning.
During the 13th century a stone bridge was built across the River Wansbeck. This coincided roughly with the construction of the Chantry Chapel. This doubled up as both a place of worship and a toll house where the priest would collect fares for those crossing the bridge. The chapel remains in place to this day, adjacent to the Telford Bridge (the first of two bridges in order of appearance), where it houses a tourist information centre.
During the early 17th century, Morpeth Clock Tower was built. It was constructed from recycled medieval stone, believed to have come from either a gatehouse or from Newminster Abbey. The top floor was added in the early 18th century, along with a peal of six bells. The ground floor was once used as a lock-up.
Just a short walk from the castle gatehouse where the walk begins is Morpeth Courthouse (seen prominently at the 5-minute mark). This dates from the 1820s and was designed by John Dobson in a medieval style. Dobson came from North Shields and was also responsible for developing a large portion of Newcastle along with Richard Grainger. The courthouse is now a restaurant and apartments. Immediately north is Telford Bridge, which was constructed between 1829 and 1831.
In 1847 the railway arrived in Morpeth courtesy of the Newcastle and Berwick Railway. The station is situated on the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley.
Morpeth is represented in sport by Morpeth Town Association Football Club. Founded in 1909, they are nicknamed The Highwaymen, and play their home games at Craik Park about a mile and a half southwest of the town centre.
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Filmed: 14th September 2023
Link to the walk on Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/Qx9t3esVEbrz4...
Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Morpeth Castle Gatehouse
0:42 Castle Walk
2:27 Castle Bank
3:23 Carlisle Park
5:48 Castle Square
7:26 Telford Bridge / River Wansbeck
8:46 Bridge Street
12:27 Oldgate
14::15 Oldgate Bridge / River Wansbeck
15:03 Oldgate
16:45 Market Place
17:08 Newgate Street
20:18 Copper Chare
21:51 Well Way