Hebron,_Northumberland

Hebron, Northumberland

Hebron, Northumberland

Human settlement in England

Hebron is a village and civil parish 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Morpeth, in the county of Northumberland, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 422.[1] The parish touches Longhirst, Meldon, Mitford, Morpeth, Netherwitton, Pegswood, Tritlington and West Chevington and Ulgham.[2] Until April 2009 the parish was in Castle Morpeth district. The surname "Hebron" derives from Hebron.[3]

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Landmarks

There are 9 listed buildings in Hebron.[4] Hebron has a church called St Cuthbert.[5]

History

The name "Hebron" means 'The high burial-mound'.[6] The parish included the townships of Causey Park, Cockle Park, Earsdon, Earsdon Forest, Fenrother and Tritlington.[7] On 1 April 1955 the parishes of Benridge, Cockle Park and High and Low Highlaws were abolished and merged with Hebron.[8]

References

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    "Hebron". City Population De. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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    "Hebron". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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    "Last name: Hebron". SurnameDB. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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    "Listed buildings in Hebron, Northumberland". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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    "St Cuthbert's Hebron". A Church Near You. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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    "Hebron Pacey Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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    "History of Hebron, in Castle Morpeth and Northumberland". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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    "Relationships and changes Hebron Ch/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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