Hebron, Northumberland Explained

Official Name:Hebron
Civil Parish:Hebron
Country:England
Region:North East England
Coordinates:55.2014°N -1.6965°W
Post Town:MORPETH
Postcode Area:NE
Postcode District:NE61
Hide Services:Yes
Population:422
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Area Total Km2:20.2
Static Image:St Cuthbert's Church, Hebron - geograph.org.uk - 457682.jpg

Hebron is a village and civil parish 2miles 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]

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]

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Notes and References

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