Devil's Water

Devil's Water is a narrow, powerful river in Northumberland, England. It rises in the moors of Hexhamshire and empties into the Tyne between the towns of Hexham and Corbridge. Its tributaries include the Rowley Burn and West Dipton Burn.

Devil's Water
Devil's Water
Location within Northumberland
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
CountyNorthumberland
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  coordinates
54.9746°N 2.0395°W / 54.9746; -2.0395
Length26.3 km (16.3 mi)

The Battle of Hexham was fought on the banks of Devil's Water in 1464.

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