Acklington Park is a former civil parish, now in the parish of Acklington, Northumberland, England. It was the birthplace of John Rushworth (born c.1612) who achieved fame in both England and during the formation of the United States of America for compiling a series of works called Historical Collections covering the English Civil Wars throughout the 17th century. His writings became a part of the library of Thomas Jefferson and the second Library of Congress. In 1951 the parish had a population of 33.[1]

Acklington Park
Footpath near High Park
Acklington Park is located in Northumberland
Acklington Park
Acklington Park
Location within Northumberland
OS grid referenceNU205025
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
List of places
UK
England
Northumberland
55°18′58″N 1°40′41″W / 55.316°N 1.678°W / 55.316; -1.678

History

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Acklington Park was formerly a township and chapelry,[2] from 1866 Acklington Park was a civil parish in its own right until it was abolished on 1 April 1955 and merged with Acklington.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Population statistics Acklington Park Tn/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. ^ "History of Acklington, in Alnwick and Northumberland". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Relationships and changes Acklington Park Tn/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 17 January 2022.