Kirknewton, Northumberland
Kirknewton is a Northumbrian village in the north of the county of Northumberland, about from the town of Wooler and roughly the same distance to the Scottish Borders. The village lies in the valley of Glendale, which takes its name from the River Glen, whose source at the confluence of the Bowmont Water and the College Burn lies at the west end of the village. The population as taken at the 2011 Census was less than 100. Details are maintained in the parish of Akeld. Demography The parish of Kirknewton was one of the geographically largest in the United Kingdom, but one of the smallest in terms of population, with a count of 108 residents (56 female, 52 male) in the 2001 UK Census. Most residents live in the villages of Kirknewton, Westnewton and Hethpool, with the remainder scattered in remote farms and steadings, many of which are now holiday properties. Prior to the 2011 Census, the parish merged with neighbouring Akeld. Hethpool The name Hethpool derives from "P ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kirknewton, West Lothian
Kirknewton ( sco, Kirknewtoun, gd, Eaglais a' Bhaile Ùir) is a village formerly in the county of and, since 1975, in , Scotland. The population of the Kirknewton Community Council district is 2200, which includes the village and surrounding areas. It lies south of the A71 from [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |