Sheepwash, Northumberland Explained

Static Image:Sheepwash Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 725899.jpg
Static Image Caption:Sheepwash Bridge
Official Name:Sheepwash
Os Grid Reference:NZ255855
Coordinates:55.163°N -1.601°W
Label Position:top
Civil Parish:Ashington
Unitary England:Northumberland
Lieutenancy England:Northumberland
Region:North East England
Country:England
Post Town:CHOPPINGTON
Postcode Area:NE
Postcode District:NE62
Dial Code:01670
Constituency Westminster:Wansbeck

 

Sheepwash is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Ashington, in the county of Northumberland, England. It is adjacent to Stakeford and Guide Post and across the River Wansbeck from Ashington. In 1931 the parish had a population of 68.[1]

Governance

The parish was formed on 31 March 1896 when Ashington and Sheepwash was abolished and split to form separate parishes,[2] on 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Ashington.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Sheepwash Ch/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 25 January 2022.
  2. Web site: Morpeth Registration District. UKBMD. 8 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Relationships and changes Sheepwash Ch/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 25 January 2022.