Coordinates: 54°51′29″N 1°30′50″W / 54.858°N 1.514°W
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.png)  Bournmoor
Bournmoor shown within County Durham |
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| OS grid reference | |
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| District | Chester-le-Street |
| Shire county | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOUGHTON LE SPRING |
| DH4 | |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
| European Parliament | North East England |
| List of places: UK • England • County Durham | |
Bournmoor is a village in County Durham, (although the postal address is Tyne and Wear) in England and is situated a short distance from Chester-le-Street. It lies on the edge of the Lambton Estate and contains St Barnabas' Church, which houses the Frostley Angel.
Historically, "Bournmoor" was known as "Burnmoor", taking its name from the Moorsburn (an alternative name for Hutton Burn which runs through the village[1]. The correct modern spelling of the name is disputed. Ordnance Survey maps spell the name as "Burnmoor" and the local primary school is also called Burnmoor Primary School, while road signs spell it "Bournmoor." In addition, its local scout group, formed early in the 20th century, still carries the name "Burnmoor" in its title. The local community feel that the local authority has gone against the wishes of local people in renaming "Burnmoor" as "Bournmoor"[citation needed].
Sporting facilities in the village include cricket, football and tennis clubs situated near to the church.
References
- ^ Watts, Victor. A Dictionary of County Durham Place-Names. English Place-Name Society, Nottingham, 2002. ISBN 0-904889-65-3
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