Crookham, Northumberland Explained

Official Name:Crookham
Static Image Name:Encampment Farm - geograph.org.uk - 288127.jpg
Static Image Caption:Encampment Farm
Coordinates:55.637°N -2.135°W
Os Grid Reference:NT914380
Unitary England:Northumberland
Lieutenancy England:Northumberland
Region:North East England
Country:England
Post Town:CORNHILL-ON-TWEED
Postcode Area:TD
Postcode District:TD12
Dial Code:01890
Constituency Westminster:North Northumberland

Crookham is a village on the River Till in Northumberland, in England. It is situated approximately 8km (05miles) to the east of Coldstream and 14km (09miles) northwest of Wooler. It has three farms, Crookham Sandyford, Crookham Eastfield, and Crookham Westfield. Recorded as "Crucum" in 1244, the village name derived from the Old English for "Settlement at the Bend" (of the River Till).

History

The poet Robert Story was educated for some time at Crookham.[1]

The Till Valley Archaeological Society holds meetings and events in Crookham Village Hall. The Society's aim is to promote the archaeology, heritage, and history of the Till Valley. Its members take part as volunteers in archaeological excavations and field walking in north Northumberland, most notably on or around the site of the Battle of Flodden.

Landmarks

Crookham contains a coach house and a post office.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Story. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (ODNB). 20 November 2011.