Branton, Northumberland Explained

Branton, Northumberland should not be confused with Brandon, Northumberland.

Official Name:Branton
Country:England
Region:North East England
Civil Parish:Ingram
Lieutenancy England:Northumberland
Unitary England:Northumberland
Constituency Westminster:Berwick-upon-Tweed
Post Town:ALNWICK
Postcode Area:NE
Postcode District:NE66
Dial Code:01665
Os Grid Reference:NU046162
Coordinates:55.44°N -1.928°W
Static Image:Branton Village - geograph.org.uk - 2809253.jpg

 

Branton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Ingram, in Northumberland, England. It is about west of Alnwick. In 1951 the parish had a population of 50.[1]

Governance

Branton is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Branton was formerly a township in Eglingham parish,[2] from 1866 Branton was a civil parish in its own right until it was abolished on 1 April 1955 and merged with Ingram.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Branton Tn/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 15 January 2022.
  2. Web site: History of Branton, in Berwick upon Tweed and Northumberland. A Vision of Britain through Time. 15 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Relationships and changes Branton Tn/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 15 January 2022.

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