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
References
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ "Brinkburn High and Low Ward". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "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)