Ancroft

Ancroft is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England. It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

The village is historically associated with agriculture. Its name is believed to be derived from Old English, possibly meaning "the crooked enclosure" or "Ana's croft."

Ancroft has a village hall, a church (St. Anne's), and a primary school. The surrounding area is largely rural and agricultural.

The civil parish includes the village of Ancroft and surrounding hamlets and farmsteads. Its population fluctuates slightly according to census data. It forms part of the Berwick-upon-Tweed parliamentary constituency.

Historically, Ancroft was part of the county of Northumberland. It is a small, relatively quiet village, typical of the rural character of Northumberland.