Bassington (Alwick)

Bassington is a hamlet in Northumberland, located about 2½ miles north-west of Alnwick. It is situated near the confluence of Eglingham Burn with the River Aln in Hulne Park. It is possibly the site of the medieval village of Bassington. Bassington Farm in Eglington Parish is listed in the Northumberland Farm Index for 1860. Historically, Bassington was a township in the ancient parish of Eglingham (population of 9 in 1801). Bassington became a civil parish following the 1866 Poor Law Amendment Act. In April 1955, Bassngton Civil Parish was abolished and has, since then been part of Eglingham Civil Parish.

Not to be confused with Bassington, Cramlington - also in Northumberland

BASSINGTON, a township, in the parish of Eglingham, union of Alnwick, N. division of Coquetdale ward and of Northumberland, 3½ miles (N.W. by W.) from Alnwick; containing 11 inhabitants. This place, which is situated on the north side of the Aln, near its junction with the Eglingham burn, derives its name from bassin, an old word signifying rushy, and ton, a place of abode; and the surrounding fields, notwithstanding the progress of cultivation, still very much abound with the common rush. The impropriate tithes have been commuted for £16.

Extract from: A Topographical Dictionary of England comprising the several counties, cities, boroughs, corporate and market towns, parishes, and townships..... 7th Edition, by Samuel Lewis, London, 1848.