Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Blanchland within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Blanchland, township, Shotley par., Northumberland, on r. Derwent, 9 m. SE. of Hexham, 5006 ac., pop. 293; P.O., T.O.; has remains of an ahbey of the 12th century, part of which is still used as the church.