Hebron is a village and civil parish 2 miles (3.2 km) 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]
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Area | 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
Population | 422 (2011 census) |
• Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | MORPETH |
Postcode district | NE61 |
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There are 9 listed buildings in Hebron.[4] Hebron has a church called St Cuthbert.[5]
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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