Cheviot

Cheviot is a term used for several related things associated with the border region of England and Scotland. The Cheviot Hills are a range of uplands that straddle the border, stretching across parts of Northumberland in England and the Scottish Borders. The hills have a long history in agriculture and border defense and are noted for their rough pastures and scenic landscapes.

Cheviot also refers to Cheviot sheep, a hardy, medium-sized breed developed in the Cheviot Hills. It is kept primarily for meat and wool and is recognized for its white face and legs, a woolly body with little wool on the head and legs, and strong mothering and adaptability to upland conditions.

In New Zealand, Cheviot is the name of a town in the Hurunui District of the Canterbury Region. Located on State Highway 7 near the Hurunui River, Cheviot serves as an agricultural community with surrounding sheep farming and cropping.