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

Brinkburn
Brinkburn is located in Northumberland
Brinkburn
Brinkburn
Location within Northumberland
Population222 (2011 census(including Hesleyhurst))[1]
OS grid referenceNZ115985
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMorpeth
Postcode districtNE65
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
List of places
UK
England
Northumberland
55°16′53″N 1°49′09″W / 55.2813°N 1.8191°W / 55.2813; -1.8191


History

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

Governance

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


See also

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References

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  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.
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