Brinkburn

Brinkburn
Brinkburn Location within Northumberland
Population	222 (2011 census(including Hesleyhurst))[1]
OS grid reference	NZ115985
Unitary authority	Northumberland
Ceremonial county	Northumberland
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Morpeth
Postcode district	NE65
Police	Northumbria
Fire	Northumberland
Ambulance	North East

Brinkburn is a civil parish in Northumberland, England. It is divided by the River Coquet. The parish includes the hamlet of Pauperhaugh.

History

The name "Brinkburn" means 'Brynca's stream'.[2]

Governance

The civil parish was formed on 1 April 1955 from the parishes of Brinkburn High Ward, Brinkburn Low Ward and Raw.[3]

See also

• Brinkburn Priory
• Brinkburn Mill
• Brinkburn railway station

References

1. "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 2 July 2015.
2. "Brinkburn High and Low Ward". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
3. "Relationships and changes Brinkburn CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 9 April 2022.

External links

• Brinkburn at Keys to the Past from durham.gov.uk
• GENUKI (Accessed: 15 November 2008)