Chatton

Chatton is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England. It sits in the rural northeast of the county, near the Cheviot Hills, and lies within the Northumberland countryside not far from larger towns such as Alnwick. The parish covers a small area characterized by farmland, hedged fields, and sporadic woodland, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the region. The name Chatton is of Old English origin and appears in medieval records, indicating a long-standing settlement in this landscape.

The community is small, with a population counted in the low hundreds, and it is typical of Northumbrian rural life. Local amenities are limited but commonly include a parish church and a village hall that host events for residents. The surrounding countryside remains dominated by farms, with routes suitable for walking and cycling that connect Chatton with nearby villages and countryside landmarks.

Administratively, Chatton forms a civil parish within the Northumberland unitary authority. Local governance is carried out by a parish council, supported by a network of county services for planning, roads, and other public functions. The village is part of the wider historical landscape of Northumberland, a county known for its border heritage, rural character, and access to the Cheviot Hills and open countryside.