Traditional county: Northumberland · Region: North East
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| Place | Rock |
| Traditional County | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 55.475131 |
| Longitude | -1.679322 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The rolling Northumberland landscape provides a picturesque setting for Rock, a hamlet characterized by its quiet charm and agricultural heritage. It lies 7.3 km north-north-east of Alnwick (from Alnwick: bearing 13°T, OS grid NU 203 201), and is situated north-north-west of Rennington village. The fields surrounding Rock are a testament to its long-standing connection with farming, with arable land stretching across the gentle undulations of the terrain. While not boasting grand historical monuments, Rock offers a glimpse into the enduring rural life of the North East. The local economy is primarily agricultural, with the surrounding farms forming the backbone of the hamlet's character. The proximity to Alnwick provides residents with access to amenities and historical attractions, while Rock itself retains a peaceful, close-knit atmosphere.
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Explore Rock, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.475131, -1.679322. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |