Longstowe is a civil parish and small rural village of nearly 200 residents in south cambridgeshire, england, 12 miles 19 km west of cambridge. The manor, with longstowe hall, an ancient mansion standing in a fine park of about 175 acres, belongs to the stanley family. Steeped in history, the impressive hall dates back to the time of queen. Location, area, boundaries, landform, setting longstowe hall is situated on the a1198 huntingdon to royston road, on the northwest side of longstowe village. Longstowe hall, longstowe hall, longstowe, cambridge, cambridgeshire, cb23 2uh longstowe hall is located within ancient woodland in that. Surrounded by glorious gardens and with beautiful herbaceous borders down to the lake, the stunning views and grand backdrop of the house make longstowe hall. Arrington is on the a1198 road, the old roman ermine street.
The population was measured at 205 at the 2011 census. Longstowe hall wedding venue in cambridge with lilley by. Amy and stuart married in the hazy days of summer at longstowe hall amongst a backdrop of beautiful blooms. Your wedding party can dine by candlelight in the 16th century college hall. Victoria history of the county of cambridgeshire ii, 1948, pp 1204 roy comm hist monuments of engl. The site at longstowe hall is known to have been occupied for many centuries, and there was a medieval house on the moated.
Cambridgeshire, 1954, 433 salzman, l f, the victoria history of the county of cambridgeshire and the isle of ely, 1973 reid, p, burkes and savills guide to country houses in herefordshire shropshire warwickshire worcestershire, 1980 other an inventory of the historical monuments. Longstowe hall longstowe, cb23 2uh cambridge, cambridgeshire rated 4. Theodore fyfe was born on 3 november 1875 in the philippines, second son of james sloan fyfe and jane charlotte abercrombie fyfe. Sir david hirst, who has died aged 86, was a leading defamation and commercial barrister and ultimately a highly regarded lord justice of appeal. Seventeen people were counted at longstowe for the 1086 domesday book. Surrounded by glorious gardens and with beautiful herbaceous borders down to the lake, the stunning views and grand backdrop of the house make longstowe hall an exceptional venue. Longstowe, cambridgeshire genealogy heraldry and history.
The a1198 forms the eastern boundary of the site, with the village lying to the southeast. It is set in a flat agricultural landscape of large fields with few trees and covers c 31ha. Around 950, the settlements name was written as earnningtone. Longstowe hall photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. It is situated on the western side of the a1198 road ermine street, running for about a mile along the b1046. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of longstowe hall.
Books about longstowe hall area browse 30 photo books on longstowe hall and the surrounding area. The medieval manorhouse probably occupied the site of longstowe hall. Cambridge histories cambridge histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas. Longstowe hall is a truly romantic setting for your wedding day. Longstowe hall wedding venue guide an independant, unbiased guide not affiliated with longstowe hall. Historic, country estate in cambridge for exclusive hire for weddings and corporate events set in extensive landscaped gardens and parkland. Books and journals pevsner, n, the buildings of england. With its history going back to its days as a th century coaching inn, the red lion at whittlesford bridge. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Longstowe hall, longstowe 1164129 historic england. Longstowe hall is an ancient mansion purchased in queen elizabeths reign by the cage family, who rebuilt the house. A sensational manor house with gorgeous grounds, the absolutely perfect setting for your wedding day.
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