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Although Northumberland was over-run by Vikings, it is consistently stated that the name "Alnwick" has Anglo-Saxon roots: meaning a farm on the river Aln. However, "aln" mainly derives from the ancient Celtic "Alwin", which refers to a shining white stream or "holy/mighty one". This link with the Celts is interesting and may have relevance when considering the origin of the name "Hindmarsh" and its variations (see "Origins" link at top/bottom of page for more).
"Alnwick is the county town of Northumberland, 310 miles from London. Seated on the little river Alne, it is populous and well built. It has a fine market square, surrounded with piazzas. One of the old gates is still standing. There is an ancient castle near it, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. Market, Saturday. Population, 6626." (Extract from "Barclay's Complete and Universal English Dictionary, 1842" |
The Alnwick Branch of the Hindmarsh family is one of the largest groupings and linked to a number of other branches including this one. Having viewed this branch - click here 
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