Carter Bar
Carter Bar is a pass in the Cheviot Hills, on the Anglo-Scottish border. It lies east of Carter Fell at the head of Redesdale, and is crossed by the A68 road as it runs north towards Teviotdale.
Carter Bar | |
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Carter Bar Location in the United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates: 55°21′16″N 02°28′39″W | |
| Grid position | NT697068 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 418 metres (1,371 ft) |
The name "Carter Bar" is relatively modern, and refers to a toll-gate that once stood here. Historically, Carter Bar was known as the Redeswire, from the Scots word swire meaning "col" or "pass". The Redeswire Fray, was fought here in 1575.
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