Catcleugh (Northumberland): Redesdale. No forts. Catton (Northumberland): On Catton Burn near the River East Allen. No forts, unless Allendale Town was once one. Cathpair (Scottish Borders): on Cockholme Burn, near Gala Water at Stow. ..... I suspect it was an economically attractive area containing estates of prime agricultural land, a district worthy of conquering and defending. It need not have had any ?strategic? importance beyond its proximity to ancient fords, ...
Catcleugh (Northumberland): Redesdale. No forts. Catton (Northumberland): On Catton Burn near the River East Allen. No forts, unless Allendale Town was once one. Cathpair (Scottish Borders): on Cockholme Burn, near Gala Water at Stow. ..... I suspect it was an economically attractive area containing estates of prime agricultural land, a district worthy of conquering and defending. It need not have had any ?strategic? importance beyond its proximity to ancient fords, ...
