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Settlement
of the Glendale area dates back to the Bronze age and archaeological remains
in the upland parts of the parish are extensive. Little is thought to have
changed throughout the Iron Age or Roman times. In the 7th Century, St
Cuthbert journeyed from Melrose Abbey (Scottish Borders) to Lindisfarne
Abbey (Holy Island) via Wooler. In 1107 Wooler was described by its 1st
Baron Robert de Musco Campoas, as being "situated in an ill-cultivated
country under the influence of vast mountains..."
The 15th Century saw Henry 'Hotspur' Percy and his troops defeat the Scots at Humbleton (or Holmedon) Hill.In reaction to continued disturbances along the English-Scottish border the early castle was replaced in the 16th century with a new tower making Wooler an important link in the chain of forts featured in a plan of the border defences drawn up by Christopher Dacre in 1584.By the 18th century farming and a wool industry began to develop. Wooler grew to be the only market town in the region of north Northumberland known as Glendale and prospered when the main road to Morpeth was turnpiked in the late 18th century.
Wooler is now a quiet market town with a population of about 2000. It is a good centre for walking, cycling & horse riding and is one of the main towns along the popular 62 mile long distance footpath of St Cuthbert's Way which passes Glendale Middle School.
The Cheviot Hills
"On holy-rood day, the gallant Hotspur there, Young Harry Percy, and brave Archibald, That ever valiant Scot, At Holmedon met, where they did spend A sad and bloody hour".
Act 1, Scene 1, Henry IV Part 1. Shakespeare