Castles · North East England
Brignall
Brignall in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Brignall is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Brignall is a village and civil parish in the south-west of County Durham, England. It is located in an elevated position adjacent to the River Greta, 1.2 miles (2 km) upstream from Greta Bridge. The nearest town is the market town of Barnard Castle. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 54. The village is known for the scenic valley section of the River Greta known as Brignall Banks, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Background
History
The village was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as a settlement in the hundred of land of Alan Rufus in the county of Yorkshire. The village had:
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- Coordinates
- 54.5058, -1.8985
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Brignall
- Postcode
- DL12 9SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brignall?
- Brignall is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9SF), in the parish of Brignall.
- Does Brignall charge admission?
- Brignall typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Brignall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9SF. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.