Back مورپث، نورثآمبرلند AZB Морпет Byelorussian Morpeth (kapital sa distrito) CEB Morpeth, Northumberland Welsh Morpeth (Northumberland) German Morpeth Spanish مورپث، نورثآمبرلند Persian Morpeth (Royaume-Uni) French Morpeth FRR Morpeth Frisian
| Morpeth | |
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| Town | |
 Clockwise from top: River Wansbeck at Carlisle Park, Morpeth Castle, Morpeth Clock Tower, Morpeth station and Morpeth Chantry | |
  Morpeth Location within Northumberland | |
| Population | 14,017 (2011)[1] |
| Language | English |
| OS grid reference | NZ2085 |
| • Edinburgh | 80 mi (130 km) NW |
| • London | 261 mi (420 km) SSE |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MORPETH |
| Postcode district | NE61, NE65 |
| Dialling code | 01670 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, lying on the River Wansbeck. Nearby towns include Ashington and Bedlington. In the 2011 census, the population of Morpeth was given as 14,017,[1] up from 13,833 in the 2001 census.[3] The earliest evidence of settlement is believed to be from the Neolithic period, and some Roman artifacts have also been found.
The first written mention of the town is from 1080, when the de Merlay family was granted the barony of Morpeth. The meaning of the town's name is uncertain, but it may refer to its position on the road to Scotland and a murder which occurred on that road. The de Merlay family built two castles in the town in the late 11th century and the 13th century. The town was granted its coat of arms in 1552. By the mid-1700s it had become one of the main markets in England, having been granted a market charter in 1200,[4][5][6] but the opening of the railways in the 1800s led the market to decline. The town's history is celebrated in the annual Northumbrian Gathering.
Morpeth is governed by Northumberland County Council and Morpeth Town Council. The town is split into three wards – North, Kirkhill and Stobhill – for the purposes of parish elections. In 2008 the town suffered a severe flood, which was repeated in 2012, resulting in the construction of new flood defences. Morpeth railway station is on the east coast line and a curve to the south of it has caused several rail crashes. Several sports teams compete in Morpeth, with Morpeth Town A.F.C. having been the winner of the FA Vase in 2016. The town hosted its own Olympics from 1873 to 1958. Two middle schools, a high school and seven first schools are situated in Morpeth, as well as several churches of Anglican, Roman Catholic, United Reformed and Methodist denominations. Morpeth's Carlisle Park, the recipient of several awards, contains one of the four floral clocks in England.
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Morpeth Parish (1170219946)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Morpeth Town Council Website". Morpeth Town Council. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Morpeth Parish (1543510106)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
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