Barningham, County Durham facts for kids
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| Population | 241 (Including Scargill.2011) |
| OS grid reference | NZ08521045 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Richmond |
| Postcode district | DL11 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Barningham is a small, quiet village located in County Durham, a beautiful area in the Pennines of England. It's known for its peaceful countryside and historic buildings.
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A Look Back in Time
Barningham has a long history, even appearing in the famous Domesday Book. This book was a huge survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086. It listed who owned land and what was on it.
In 1066, before the Normans arrived, an Anglo-Saxon lord named Thor owned Barningham. By 1086, after the Norman Conquest, the land belonged to Enisant Musard. He was a tenant of Count Alan of Brittany.
For many years, Barningham was part of Yorkshire. But in 1974, it became part of County Durham.
What's in Barningham?
Barningham is a calm village with about 60 houses. It's a special "conservation village," which means its historic character is protected.
The village has a large green space in the middle. There's also a church and a grand house where a local landowning family lives. A village hall is used by different local groups. The village also has a pub that was recently fixed up.
Barningham is right next to open moorland that stretches towards Cumbria. This makes it a great spot for walking and exploring the local valleys and hills. The village even has a local history group. They have a website and help people learn about their family history in the area.
Cool Buildings to See
Barningham has some interesting old buildings.
Barningham Park
Barningham Park has been the home of the Milbank family since 1690. It's a very old country house, built in the 15th century. It's considered a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it's a very important historic building that needs to be protected. The house sits on a huge estate that covers 7,000 acres.
The Milbank Arms
The Milbank Arms is the village pub. It's also a "Grade II listed" building, meaning it's an important historic structure. It was built in the early 1800s and was greatly rebuilt in 2019. It used to be on a special list of historic pub interiors.
