Gilsland, Northumberland

Flower Delivery to Gilsland – A Village in Northern England

Located about 20 miles west of Hexham and 18 miles east of Carlisle, Gilsland, straddle the border of Cumbria and Northumberland. If you're interested in touring Hadrian's Wall as well as other places of historical interest (popularised by Sir Walter Scott), you can head to the amenity centre in the village. Of course, the trip can be made even more romantic when you present Gilsland flowers before you embark on your journey. Just in case you can't buy flowers in Gilsland, you can always order a bouquet online through us and we will send flowers to Gilsland for you!

HISTORY

The presence of cup and ring marked stones, standing stones and hill forts are proof that Gilsland was occupied during the Bronze and Iron Age. The village of Gilsland is located upon Hadrian's Wall, which is a noted monument that was constructed by the Roman army.

The area now known as Cumbria passed from the control of the Kingdom of Strathclyde to King Henry II, a Norman monarch, in the 12th century. As such, the region was divided into baronies and the easternmost became the Barony of Gilsland. William Howard ruled the barony during the 16th/17th century and his dominion stretched from Carlisle to the present-day Gilsland.

Economic activity in the area grew dramatically with the Union of the Crowns and the suppression of the Jacobite rebellion. In the 1760s, the Gilsland Spa was built and became a popular summer resort by the 1780s. A railway station opened in 1876 which furthered tourism in the area.

Today, Gilsland seems isolated although it features popular public footpaths, cycle tails and bridleways.

ATTRACTIONS

There are several landmarks found in Gilsland, and these include:

Gilsland Spa – was known in the past for its sulphurous spa waters. Today, the name is used by a hotel located in the village. The spring issues from a cliff located below the hotel.

Milecastle 48 Fort of Hadrian's Wall – better known as The King's Stables, this structure is located on the outskirts of Gilsland. Measuring 18.5 metres east to west by 21.3 metres north to south, this milecastle is larger than any other. It's notable feature are part of a flight of stairs providing access to the ramparts in the north-east corner of Hadrian's Wall.

Triermain Castle – these are fragmentary remains of a castle that dates back to the 14th century. The structure lies about three miles west of Gilsland.

Thirlwall Castle – this is a picturesque medieval castle ruin that is located about two miles east of the village. The structure dates back to the 12th century and was strengthened using stones from Hadrian's Wall. Today, it's a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

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