1. Northumberland - Noun
2. Northumberland - Proper noun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
Source: WordNetAccording to Northumberland OPP, around 11 a.m. it’s alleged a man tried to prevent another from entering a fenced-in area of the off-leash dog park on Baulch Road. Source: Internet
A modus vivendi had been achieved between Warwick and the king for some months, but the restoration of Henry Percy to Montagu's earldom of Northumberland prevented any chance of full reconciliation. Source: Internet
As evidence of its violent history, Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England, Long, B. (1967). Source: Internet
Cragside in Northumberland was the first house powered by hydroelectricity in 1878 citation and the first commercial hydroelectric power plant was built at Niagara Falls in 1879. Source: Internet
An arrest warrant was issued against Thomas Percy, and his patron, the Earl of Northumberland, was placed under house arrest. Source: Internet
Another important friendship was with the prominent Shirreff family of Chatham, the father being High Sheriff of Northumberland County for 25 years. Source: Internet