OUTCHESTER, a township in the parish of BAMBROUGH,
northern division of BAMBROUGH ward, county
of NORTHUMBERLAND, 2 miles (E. by S.) from Belford,
containing 109 inhabitants. This place, situated
on the western bank of the river Warn, near its outlet
into Budle bay, was the site of the Centrum Ultermsoi
the ancient port of Warnmouth. The camp is of a
square form, and there are vestiges of a Roman road
extending from it towards Alnwick. The bay affords
secure anchorage for small vessels, which are principally
employed in the exportation of corn and flour, and m
importing coal and wood.