Brinkburn

 ( Villages In Northumberland ) 

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

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History The name "Brinkburn" means 'Brynca's stream'.

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Governance The civil parish was formed on 1 April 1955 from the parishes of Brinkburn High Ward, Brinkburn Low Ward and Raw.

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See also

• Brinkburn Priory
• Brinkburn Mill
• Brinkburn railway station

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External links

• Brinkburn at Keys to the Past from durham.gov.uk
• GENUKI (Accessed: 15 November 2008)

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