Bernicia

American

[ber-nish-ee-uh, -nish-uh] / bərˈnɪʃ i ə, -ˈnɪʃ ə /

noun

a 6th- and 7th- century Anglian kingdom, merged with Deira to form the kingdom of Northumbria, in present-day NE England and SE Scotland.

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As recently as 2016, a new estate of 40 houses, Bernicia Way, was completed with a legal condition they could only be used as second homes or holiday lets.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Bernicia Homes has apologised for "the devastating impact" the error had caused Mr Dodds.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

The family say Bernicia offered them a £5,000 interim payment on Monday, which they are considering.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

Bernicia said it had paid £700 to Mr Dodds to help with "living expenses", it also said it had agreed to re-house Mr Dodds "as a priority".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

One day a rich merchant came to Bernicia, a man who traded with the far-away countries of Gaul and Italy, and the children were brought for him to see.

From Stories from English History by Skae, Hilda T.

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