Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Otterburn within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Otterburn, township and vil., Elsdon par., Northumberland - township, 8563 ac., pop. 333; vil., on river Rede, 4½ miles N. of Woodburn sta. and 8 miles NE. of Bellingham; P.O., T.O.; near the vil. is Otterburn Dene, seat; about 1 mile W. of the vil. stands an obelisk, 25 ft. high, which is said to mark the spot where the Earl of Douglas fell at the battle of Otterburn (1388).