Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Colburn, North Yorkshire
In or near Catterick.
Colburn is a town, civil parish and electoral ward in North Yorkshire, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Catterick. It had a population of 4,860 at the 2011 census, rising from 3,606 in 2001.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Finghall Lane Β· 8.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colburn is a town, civil parish and electoral ward in North Yorkshire, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Catterick. It had a population of 4,860 at the 2011 census, rising from 3,606 in 2001.
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Colburn is a town, civil parish and electoral ward in North Yorkshire, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Catterick. It had a population of 4,860 at the 2011 census, rising from 3,606 in 2001.
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Background
History
The town takes its name from the first settlers along the stream Colburn Beck. It means "cold stream," "coal stream" or "cool, black stream" and is a mixture of Old English and Old Norse (Col, Kol and Burna). A "burn" refers to a valley that has been eroded by flowing water. The Colburn (Coburn) family is widespread around the world, including Edward Colburn, great grandfather of Reuben Colburn, who came to America in 1635 on the ship "Defence" part of the Puritan Great Migration of the 1630s led by John Winthrop. Colburn Hall, a grade II* listed building is located on the outskirts of the old village, along with a grade I listed courthouse dating back to the 1300s. In 1870-72 John Mariusβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 54.3797, -1.6881
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Colburn
- Postcode
- DL9 4QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Finghall Lane β 8.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Colburn, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
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Where to eat & stay near Colburn, North Yorkshire
Places to stay
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Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
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CafΓ©s Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colburn, North Yorkshire?
- Colburn, North Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL9 4QF), in the parish of Colburn.
- What is Colburn, North Yorkshire?
- Colburn is a town, civil parish and electoral ward in North Yorkshire, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Catterick. It had a population of 4,860 at the 2011 census, rising from 3,606 in 2001.
- How do I get to Colburn, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Finghall Lane, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL9 4QF.
- How do I get to Colburn, North Yorkshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL9 4QF. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.