pasture by the nook of land between the Barney Beck and the River Swale ". Pecknell near Barnard Castle, Teesdale : " . . .nook of land between the Scur Beck and the River Tees ". Bracknell, Berkshire : Braccan heal (942 A.D.) , Brakenhale ( Brak..en..hale ) History Domesday book The village was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086 A.D.) as a settlement in the hundred of land of Count Alan in the county of Yorkshire. Households: 16 villagers. 3 freemen. 6 smallholders. 1 men Ploughland: 152.5 ploughlands. 6 lord's plough teams. 12.5 men's plough teams. Other resources: Meadow 12 acres. Woodland 1 * 1 leagues. 1 fishery. 2 churches. The list of villages recorded in the local area were described as partially "waste" , possibly due to The Harrying of the North (1069–1070). Art and culture The River Greta and the Brignall area were painted by John Sell Cotman and J. M. W. Turner amongst others. Bird watching, walking and other outdoor activities can be pursued in the area. References Notes Citations Sources Books Downloads External links Villages in County Durham