coquet

Coquet is a name associated with several places in Northumberland, England, and also occurs as a surname. The most common references are geographical features linked to the River Coquet and the coastal island near its mouth.

River Coquet: The River Coquet is a river in Northumberland that rises in rural northern England and flows generally southeast to the North Sea, entering the sea near Amble. Along its course the river passes through towns and villages such as Rothbury and Alnwick, and it supports a variety of habitats including woodlands, meadows, and wetlands that are valued for wildlife and scenic landscapes.

Coquet Island: Off the coast near Amble lies Coquet Island, a small coastal island that hosts important seabird colonies and is designated a nature reserve. Access to the island is restricted to protect breeding birds, and it forms part of the protected Northumberland coastline.

Coquetdale: The valley through which the river runs is commonly known as Coquetdale, a rural landscape featuring farmland, historic estates, and villages that reflect the cultural and agricultural history of the region.

Surname: Coquet is used as a surname, borne by individuals and families.

In addition to these primary references, the term appears in local place names and administrative divisions within the region, reflecting the historical and geographical significance of the Coquet name in northeast England.