Eachwick
Hamlet in Northumberland, England
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Eachwick is a hamlet in the civil parish of Stamfordham, in the county of Northumberland, England. It is 11 miles (18 km) from Morpeth.
| Eachwick | |
|---|---|
Eachwick Hall | |
  Eachwick Location within Northumberland | |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
History
The name "Eachwick" is uncertain and may mean 'Oak-tree specialized-farm' or 'Aeca's specialized-farm'.[1] Eachwick was formerly a township in Heddon-on-the-Wall parish,[2] from 1866 Eachwick was a civil parish in its own right until it was abolished and merged to create Stamfordham on 1 April 1955.[3] In 1951 the parish had a population of 69.[4] There are earthworks of Eachwick medieval village, that existed in AD 1296.[5]
