Knarsdale | |
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Knarsdale | |
Location within Northumberland | |
Population | 279 (2011. Civil Parish)[1] |
OS grid reference | NY675535 |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BRAMPTON |
Postcode district | CA8 |
Police | Northumbria |
Fire | Northumberland |
Ambulance | North East |
UK Parliament | |
Knarsdale, historically Knaresdale, is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh, in Northumberland, England about 5 miles (8 km) north of Alston. The village takes its name from the Knarr Burn: Knarr means 'rugged rock'.[2] In 1951 the parish had a population of 289.[3]