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Longtown

sally — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:27:13 +0000

This delightful village, as the name suggests, is long and thin! It is mainly situated on either side of a mile long stretch of road, and although both the pub, old school and church are now private houses

Churches of Longtown

Buildings in Longtown

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Longtown Castle

sally — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:33:33 +0000

Longtown does still boast a castle – albeit in ruins and the keep of the castle is all that now remains virtually intact.

It was originally built in the twelfth century by Walter de Lacy along with other castles in the area along the Welsh border; it then became the property of one of Edward l Crusaders, John de Verdon who passed it on to his granddaughter’s husband, Bartholomew de Burghersh. Their son, Thomas fought on the side of Richard ll, and when the king was dethroned Thomas lost all his estates including Longtown Castle. The Neville family were the final owners, and now the castle is looked after by English Heritage.

Longtown News from the Past

sally — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:46:56 +0000

Christmas and rewards

1850 – £5 Reward for Apprehension of Robber

The above reward was offered for the apprehension of William Prosser a labourer of Longtown.

William was thought to be connected with a robbery in Longtown during December 1850, and his description was given as being about 5 feet inches tall, and aged around 25.

The reward was offered by the wronged party, William Prichard, a farmer of Llanveynoe.

1899 – Christmas Goodwill at Longtown

Mrs Collison showed her usual generosity and gave some twenty poor women and men who were working on the road, a plentiful supply of top quality tea and tobacco.

The Longtown Chapel choir were given a slap up meal at the New Inn, courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Price.

St. Peter’s Church – Longtown

sally — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:31:00 +0000

This church is deconsecrated and is now a private house.