Brinkburn
Civil parish in Northumberland, England
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Brinkburn is a civil parish in Northumberland, England. It is divided by the River Coquet. The parish includes the hamlet of Pauperhaugh.
| Brinkburn | |
|---|---|
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  Brinkburn Location within Northumberland | |
| Population | 222 (2011 census(including Hesleyhurst))[1] |
| OS grid reference | NZ115985 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Morpeth |
| Postcode district | NE65 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
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]
