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Scotch CornerScotch Corner is an important junction of the A1 and A66 trunk roads. The A1 leads north towards north east England and Scotland. The A66 leads north west towards Penrith. The Romans were responsible for building the first roads to meet at this point and the site of the original junction is just a few hundred yards away from the modern day intersection. In AD 71 the Romans took control of the North when they defeated the Brigantes, a Northern Celtic tribe at The Battle of Scotch Corner. Nowadays Scotch Corner is marked by a transport cafe, hotel and service station. External links * Scotch Corner Page detailing the history of Scotch Corner
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