Brinkburn

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

Brinkburn
Brinkburn Location within Northumberland
Population	222 (2011 census(including Hesleyhurst))[1]
OS grid reference	NZ115985
Unitary authority	Northumberland
Ceremonial county	Northumberland
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Morpeth
Postcode district	NE65
Police	Northumbria
Fire	Northumberland
Ambulance	North East
List of places UK England Northumberland 55.2813°N 1.8191°W / 55.2813; -1.8191

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

• Brinkburn Priory
• Brinkburn Mill
• Brinkburn railway station