[2] The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for earthworks, and refers to the mound at the south of the village.

A Bronze Age stone circle known as The Goatstones is near Ravensheugh crags in the parish.

Wark Town Hall is a Grade II listed building which was completed in 1874.

[4] Prior to Brexit, for the European Parliament its residents voted to elect MEPs for the North East England constituency.

For local government purposes, the parish is within the area of Northumberland County Council, a unitary authority.