Glororum
Not to be confused with the hamlet near Clifton, Northumberland.
Coordinates: 55°35′41″N 1°44′23″W / 55.5948°N 1.7397°W
Glororum is a hamlet in the county of Northumberland about 1.25 miles (2.01 km) south west of Bamburgh. The 1901 census shows a population of 33.
History
Bamburgh parish records of baptisms for 1768 show this hamlet with the name of Gloweroerum
Prior to re-development in 2010-2012 there was a substantial farm on the crossroads. This farm has now been converted into luxury "Barn conversion" type residences including detached and terrace cottages and larger terraced houses.
To the north-east of the hamlet there is a large holiday park comprising mainly large static caravans.
Governance
Glororum is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
References
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