Burnopfield

Burnopfield is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated north of Stanley, close to the River Derwent.A very pretty village with local school, churches and newsagents. It has recently had a children's park built near Lintz cricket club.

The popular Northamptonshire and England cricketer Colin Milburn was brought up in the village. Milburn hit 654 runs in 9 tests with an average of 46.71 in the 1960s, before the loss of an eye in a car accident cut short his career.

Other famous former residents include Eddie Chapman, Dr John Snow and Andrew Robinson StoneyThe famous court case, Miller v. Jackson, arose from cricket played by Lintz Cricket Club, in the neighbouring village of Lintz.

The name 'Burnopfield' probably comes from the Old English meaning 'field by the valley stream', though local legend says that the village got its name after an attempted Scottish invasion of England was foiled by literally 'Burning Up the Fields' to stop the advancing armies.

Bus services:X70 (including 70, 70A), 43, MC1. The 44 bus goes through the Hobson, an area near Burnopfield. Previous bus services included the X12 and the 770 which locals agree were much more efficient services.

There are around 5,000 inhabitants in Burnopfield with many new housing estates being built at this present. It is a lovely place to live with low crime rates and friendly people.

It is also near to Derwent Park on the River Derwent which is a lovely place for families.

Home to Leap Mill Farm, part of the National Trust, a classic example of an 18th century mill.

Prior home of Annie Jopling, nee Oselton, who is said to have ridden horses at the Derwent races.(attrib: A. Jopling, son)#