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Allen Banks & Staward Gorge facts for kids
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Staward Gorge from Staward Peel
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| Location | Northumberland, England, UK |
| OS grid reference | NY798630 |
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Allen Banks & Staward Gorge is a beautiful place in Northumberland, England. It is looked after by the National Trust, a charity that protects special places. This area is known for its amazing woodlands, a deep gorge carved by the River Allen, and old ruins.
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Exploring Allen Banks & Staward Gorge
This special spot is a mix of natural beauty and history. It's a great place for exploring, with lots of trees and a river flowing through a deep valley.
A Special Woodland Garden
Allen Banks was once a Victorian garden. The Victorians lived a long time ago, from 1837 to 1901. They loved to create beautiful gardens with many different plants. Here, they made a garden within the natural woodland.
The River Allen Gorge
The River Allen flows through a deep valley called a gorge. The river has carved its way through the land over many years. This creates steep sides covered in trees and plants. It's a very dramatic and beautiful landscape.
Staward Peel: A Medieval Ruin
High above the gorge, you can find the ruins of Staward Peel. A "peel tower" is a type of small castle or fortified house. People built them in the Middle Ages to protect themselves from attacks. Staward Peel stands on a rocky point, watching over the river below.
Home to Amazing Wildlife
Allen Banks & Staward Gorge is a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" (SSSI). This means it's a very important place for nature. It has many different kinds of plants and animals. Scientists study these areas to protect rare species and their habitats.
The Suspension Bridge Story
There was once a large suspension bridge at Allen Banks. This type of bridge hangs from strong cables. Sadly, a big flood in January 2005 badly damaged the bridge. Floods can be very powerful and change landscapes a lot.