Glororum

Not to be confused with the hamlet near Clifton, Northumberland.
Glororum
Glororum
 Glororum shown within Northumberland
OS grid referenceNU165335
Civil parishBamburgh
Unitary authorityNorthumberland
Ceremonial countyNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town BAMBURGH
Postcode district NE69
Dialling code 01668
Police Northumbria
Fire Northumberland
Ambulance North East
EU Parliament North East England
UK ParliamentBerwick-upon-Tweed
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Coordinates: 55°35′41″N 1°44′23″W / 55.5948°N 1.7397°W / 55.5948; -1.7397

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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