River Hyndburn
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The River Hyndburn is a river in Lancashire
, England
. It passes through the towns of Haslingden
, Baxenden
, Accrington
, Clayton-le-Moors
, Great Harwood
, before meeting Hyndburn Brook
, before ultimately joining the River Calder
.
The Hyndburn
borough of Lancashire is named for the river.
burna "stream" (not Old Norse brunnr 'spring' as with some place-names over the boundary in North Yorkshire
). The first element of the name is uncertain; it may be Old English
hyldre "an elder
-tree", or hynd "hind
", or the Old Norse/Old English
personal name Helþor/Helthor. The name was recorded as Hinbrun in 984 AD. two streams which go on to become the River Hyndburn lie within the old township of Henheads. The township is thought to be thus named because the Hyndburn was more often called the Henburn in the past.
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It passes through the towns of Haslingden
Haslingden
Haslingden is a small town in Rossendale, Lancashire, England. It is north of Manchester. The name means 'valley of the hazels', though the town is in fact set on a high and windy hill. In the early 20th century Haslingden had the status of a municipal borough, but following local government...
, Baxenden
Baxenden
Baxenden is a village and ward located in the Borough of Hyndburn in Lancashire, North-West England. Baxenden is sometimes known to the locals as ‘Bash’.- History :...
, Accrington
Accrington
Accrington is a town in Lancashire, within the borough of Hyndburn. It lies about east of Blackburn, west of Burnley, north of Manchester city centre and is situated on the mostly culverted River Hyndburn...
, Clayton-le-Moors
Clayton-le-Moors
Clayton-le-Moors is a township in Hyndburn in Lancashire, England. The town is locally referred to as 'Clayton'. To the west lies Rishton, to the north Great Harwood, and two miles to the south, Accrington. Clayton-le-Moors is situated on the A680 road alongside the M65 motorway.-Description:It is...
, Great Harwood
Great Harwood
Great Harwood is a small town in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England, north-east of Blackburn.-History:Great Harwood is a town with a industrial heritage. The Mercer Hall Leisure Centre in Queen Street and the town clock pay tribute to John Mercer , the 'father' of Great Harwood, who...
, before meeting Hyndburn Brook
Hyndburn Brook
Hyndburn Brook is a minor river of Lancashire in England.Hyndburn Brook eventually joins the River Calder near Great Harwood.-Tributaries:*Harwood Brook**Causeway Brook*Norden Brook*Spaw Brook*Shaw Brook*Bottom Syke*River Hyndburn**Church Brook...
, before ultimately joining the River Calder
River Calder, Lancashire
The River Calder is a major tributary of the River Ribble, starting in Cliviger close to Burnley in Lancashire, England and is around 24 km / 15 miles in length. Its source is very close to that of the West Yorkshire river with the same name, and that of the River Irwell. It flows through...
.
The Hyndburn
Hyndburn
Hyndburn is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Accrington. The district is named after the River Hyndburn....
borough of Lancashire is named for the river.
Meaning of river-name
The name is from Old EnglishOld English language
Old English or Anglo-Saxon is an early form of the English language that was spoken and written by the Anglo-Saxons and their descendants in parts of what are now England and southeastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century...
burna "stream" (not Old Norse brunnr 'spring' as with some place-names over the boundary in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
). The first element of the name is uncertain; it may be Old English
Old English language
Old English or Anglo-Saxon is an early form of the English language that was spoken and written by the Anglo-Saxons and their descendants in parts of what are now England and southeastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century...
hyldre "an elder
Elderberry
Sambucus is a genus of between 5 and 30 species of shrubs or small trees in the moschatel family, Adoxaceae. It was formerly placed in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, but was reclassified due to genetic evidence...
-tree", or hynd "hind
Hind
The word Hind may refer to:* A female red deer* al-Hind , also Hind - The people of India or Indian subcontinent...
", or the Old Norse/Old English
Old English language
Old English or Anglo-Saxon is an early form of the English language that was spoken and written by the Anglo-Saxons and their descendants in parts of what are now England and southeastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century...
personal name Helþor/Helthor. The name was recorded as Hinbrun in 984 AD. two streams which go on to become the River Hyndburn lie within the old township of Henheads. The township is thought to be thus named because the Hyndburn was more often called the Henburn in the past.
Tributaries
- Church Brook
- Accrington Brook
- Woodnook Water
- Warmden Brook
- Tom Dale Clough
- Cocker Lumb
- Woodnook Water
- Accrington Brook