Denwick
| Denwick | |
|---|---|
| Population | 266 (2001 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NU2049114294 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ALNWICK |
| Postcode district | NE66 |
| Dialling code | 01665 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
Denwick is a small village and civil parish in Northumberland, located about 1.4 miles (2 km) north-east of Alnwick.
History
The church at Denwick was built in the late 19th century, although it is predated by the majority of buildings in the village[2] including Denwick House, built in 1808 and now a grade II listed building.[3]
Geography
The civil parish is divided into two parts.[4] Denwick village is located within the main part, north of the Aln, along with the majority of Hulne Park. The detached southern part of the parish extends as far south as Newton on the Moor.
Denwick Burn, a tributary of the River Aln, flows past the village to the north.
Demography
| 1891 | 1901 | 1911 | 1921 | 1931 | 1951 | 1961 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 682 | 662 | 713 | 668 | 593 | 441 | 451 | 266 |
Landmarks
Several listed buildings are located within the civil parish including Denwick Bridge,[6] Heiferlaw Tower,[7] Brizlee Tower and Hulne Priory. A number of houses within the village are also grade II listed.[8]
Transport
Denwick is served by the 418 bus, operated by Travelsure.[9] This service runs between Alnwick and Belford.[10]
The main road through the village is the B1340, which provides a direct route to Alnwick. The Denwick interchange between the B1340 and the A1 was constructed in the 1980s as part of the Alnwick by-pass.
References
- ^ Neighbourhood Statistics. "Denwick CP: Parish Headcounts". Neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Domesday Reloaded: DENWICK HAMLET CHURCH". BBC. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ Good Stuff IT Services. "Denwick House - Denwick - Northumberland - England". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Keys To The Past, Ref No N13222". Keystothepast.info. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Denwick CP through time | Population Statistics | Total Population". Visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Denwick Bridge". Bridgesonthetyne.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Heiferlaw Tower, Northumberland, conservation report by Robin Kent Architecture & Conservation". Robinkent.com. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ Good Stuff IT Services. "Listed Buildings in Denwick, Northumberland, England". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Station Information | Transport Direct". Transportdirect.info. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/idoc.ashx?docid=7b52af49-89df-4d20-a992-f95e61576a08&version=-1