Because of its semi-autonomous status as a county palatine, Durham had not been represented in Parliament during the medieval period; by the 17th century it was the only part of England which elected no MPs. In 1621, Parliament passed a bill to enfranchise the county, but James I refused it the royal assent, as he considered that the House of Commons already had too many members and that some decayed boroughs should be abolished first; a similar bill in 1624 failed to pass the House of Lords. During the Commonwealth, County Durham was allowed to send members to the First and Second Parliaments of the Protectorate, though the privilege was not maintained when Parliament reverted to its earlier electoral arrangements from 1658. After the Restoration, Durham's right to return MPs was recognised in 1661, and finally confirmed by statute which came into effect in 1675; the county was to return two members, and the same Act also established Durham City as a parliamentary borough with its own two members.
Lanchester is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England, and was in the former district of Derwentside (1975–2009). It is 8 miles (13km) to the west of the city of Durham and 5 miles (8km) from the former steel town of Consett, and has a population of slightly more than 4,000, measured at the 2011 Census as 4,054.
Although there was a small drift mine on the edge of the village which closed in the 1970s, Lanchester's economy was mainly based on agriculture. It is now a residential village in which a number of housing estates have been developed since the late 1960s. The village centre now has three pubs and a small shopping centre. Thanks to the Lanchester Partnership, a cycle track was opened on 25 April 2009.
History
The earliest occupation on the site is the Roman auxiliaryfort located just southwest of Lanchester (grid referenceNZ159469. Longovicium lay on the Roman road leading north from Eboracum (York), known as Dere Street. It is situated between the forts of Vindomora (Ebchester) and Vinovia (Binchester). The fort dates to AD 140, covers almost 6 acres (2.4ha), and housed around 1000 foot soldiers and cavalry. The fort foundations are well preserved, but there has only been minor excavation work carried out in 1937.
The second incarnation of the riding was initially defined to consist of the Town of Newcastle, the townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, Scugog Indian Reserve No. 34, the part of the City of Oshawa lying north of Rossland Road and the allowance for road in front of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Concession 3, and the part of the Town of Whitby lying north of Taunton Road.
In 1996, it was redefined to consist of the Township of Scugog, Scugog Indian Reserve No. 34, the Town of Clarington, and the part of the City of Oshawa lying north of a line drawn from west to east along Taunton Road, south along Ritson Road North, east along Rossland Road East, south along Harmony Road North, and east along King Street East.
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A visit to Lanchester, featuring, local streets, shops and churches
published: 22 Jun 2024
Lilydale Retreat - Premier Air BnB in Lanchester County Durham
published: 23 May 2024
Longovicium Roman Fort, Lanchester, Northern England
This reconstruction shows how the walls and towers of Longovicium Roman fort at Lanchester, County Durham in northern England could have looked. The inner area of the fort would have been filled with buildings such as barrack blocks, stables, workshops, HQ building, Granaries and a commanders house. Around the exterior of the fort would have been a sizeable Vicus (civilian settlement) consisting of houses, shops and workshops.
published: 10 May 2019
HOUSE FOR SALE. Prospect House, Cadger Bank, Lanchester, County Durham, DH7 0HB.
A superb Grade II listed family home set in large secluded gardens within the traditional commuter village of Lanchester.
A typical Georgian period property, "Prospect House" is one of the finest houses within the village of Lanchester, with a central location, private security gated entrance and constructed in attractive stone beneath a traditional sandstone clad roof. The property is accessed off a tree lined drive offers charm and character, retaining many original period features including, high ceilings, sash windows with shutters, panelled doors and set to a traditional Georgian layout. The house is available with by separate negotiation, with Prospect Cottage, an adjacent and spacious three bedroom cottage. The cottage would appeal to buyers with a need for a granny annexe or as ...
published: 10 May 2023
Lanchester, Co Durham. Cross country and sunset.
Short flight (well quite long but speeded up) across the countryside just South of Lanchester Co Durham. Nice evening colours as the sun went down.
published: 05 May 2018
Burnhope and Lanchester by drone. Co Durham UK.
Short flight around Burnhope and Lanchester, Co Durham in the evening as the sun was going down. Really nice light.
Phantom 4 pro, video taken in D-LOG and a free LUT used in editing.
Music:
Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendaface/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
published: 06 May 2018
Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) County Durham, England
The digital reconstruction model of Longovicium Roman Auxiliary Fort at Lanchester, County Durham, Northern England is well on its way towards completion.
The next phase of work will be the construction of the Civilian settlement outside of the East Gate.
Longovicium was a Roman Auxiliary Fort originally constructed in the mid 2nd century. It is one of the forts that lie on Dere Street, the Roman road which leads from York to Hadrian’s Wall. It is located on a high vantage point to the west of the village of Lanchester looking out across the valley.
The fort was in use from 160 until 400 AD. Outside the west gate along Dere Street lay a civilian settlement (vicus), with buildings on both sides of the Roman Road.
The Fort ruins are mostly hidden and located on private land, with no ac...
published: 17 Jan 2020
Drive through Downtown Lanchester, UK
Drive through downtown Lanchester, UK
published: 23 Jul 2012
Lanchester
A blending of old and new photos
published: 19 Apr 2015
Over Lanchester, Co Durham UK. DJI Phantom 4 pro flight.
Longish range flight, not finished, had to turn back with a 'low battery temp' warning. Not sure how that would effect the drone but didn't risk it.
This reconstruction shows how the walls and towers of Longovicium Roman fort at Lanchester, County Durham in northern England could have looked. The inner area ...
This reconstruction shows how the walls and towers of Longovicium Roman fort at Lanchester, County Durham in northern England could have looked. The inner area of the fort would have been filled with buildings such as barrack blocks, stables, workshops, HQ building, Granaries and a commanders house. Around the exterior of the fort would have been a sizeable Vicus (civilian settlement) consisting of houses, shops and workshops.
This reconstruction shows how the walls and towers of Longovicium Roman fort at Lanchester, County Durham in northern England could have looked. The inner area of the fort would have been filled with buildings such as barrack blocks, stables, workshops, HQ building, Granaries and a commanders house. Around the exterior of the fort would have been a sizeable Vicus (civilian settlement) consisting of houses, shops and workshops.
A superb Grade II listed family home set in large secluded gardens within the traditional commuter village of Lanchester.
A typical Georgian period property, "...
A superb Grade II listed family home set in large secluded gardens within the traditional commuter village of Lanchester.
A typical Georgian period property, "Prospect House" is one of the finest houses within the village of Lanchester, with a central location, private security gated entrance and constructed in attractive stone beneath a traditional sandstone clad roof. The property is accessed off a tree lined drive offers charm and character, retaining many original period features including, high ceilings, sash windows with shutters, panelled doors and set to a traditional Georgian layout. The house is available with by separate negotiation, with Prospect Cottage, an adjacent and spacious three bedroom cottage. The cottage would appeal to buyers with a need for a granny annexe or as an investment being a former holiday let.
View full details and arrange a viewing at: https://jww.co.uk/buy/view/CNS220444 or call us on 01207 502109.
A superb Grade II listed family home set in large secluded gardens within the traditional commuter village of Lanchester.
A typical Georgian period property, "Prospect House" is one of the finest houses within the village of Lanchester, with a central location, private security gated entrance and constructed in attractive stone beneath a traditional sandstone clad roof. The property is accessed off a tree lined drive offers charm and character, retaining many original period features including, high ceilings, sash windows with shutters, panelled doors and set to a traditional Georgian layout. The house is available with by separate negotiation, with Prospect Cottage, an adjacent and spacious three bedroom cottage. The cottage would appeal to buyers with a need for a granny annexe or as an investment being a former holiday let.
View full details and arrange a viewing at: https://jww.co.uk/buy/view/CNS220444 or call us on 01207 502109.
Short flight around Burnhope and Lanchester, Co Durham in the evening as the sun was going down. Really nice light.
Phantom 4 pro, video taken in D-LOG and a fr...
Short flight around Burnhope and Lanchester, Co Durham in the evening as the sun was going down. Really nice light.
Phantom 4 pro, video taken in D-LOG and a free LUT used in editing.
Music:
Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendaface/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Short flight around Burnhope and Lanchester, Co Durham in the evening as the sun was going down. Really nice light.
Phantom 4 pro, video taken in D-LOG and a free LUT used in editing.
Music:
Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendaface/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
The digital reconstruction model of Longovicium Roman Auxiliary Fort at Lanchester, County Durham, Northern England is well on its way towards completion.
The...
The digital reconstruction model of Longovicium Roman Auxiliary Fort at Lanchester, County Durham, Northern England is well on its way towards completion.
The next phase of work will be the construction of the Civilian settlement outside of the East Gate.
Longovicium was a Roman Auxiliary Fort originally constructed in the mid 2nd century. It is one of the forts that lie on Dere Street, the Roman road which leads from York to Hadrian’s Wall. It is located on a high vantage point to the west of the village of Lanchester looking out across the valley.
The fort was in use from 160 until 400 AD. Outside the west gate along Dere Street lay a civilian settlement (vicus), with buildings on both sides of the Roman Road.
The Fort ruins are mostly hidden and located on private land, with no access to the protected site. However parts of the wall can be viewed from the roadside layby, with some sections of the fort walls still standing to a height of 1.5m. Longovicium is a Protected Scheduled Ancient Monument.
This CGI Animnation is an artistic reconstruction of how the fort could have looked. It is based on the geophysical survey work carried out by the Friends of Longovicium, part of the Lanchester Partnership. The surveys revealed the layout of the foundations of fort buildings that are currently buried beneath the surface. Information gained from other Roman forts in the North East of England that have been excavated was also used in the production of this animation to try and give a realistic representation of the complexity and sophistication of this Roman Fort.
If you find this information interesting please consider donating to the Friends of Longovicium to help fund more survey work to advance our knowledge of this site. Another geophysical survey is needed to reveal more information about the area surrounding the fort.
The digital reconstruction model of Longovicium Roman Auxiliary Fort at Lanchester, County Durham, Northern England is well on its way towards completion.
The next phase of work will be the construction of the Civilian settlement outside of the East Gate.
Longovicium was a Roman Auxiliary Fort originally constructed in the mid 2nd century. It is one of the forts that lie on Dere Street, the Roman road which leads from York to Hadrian’s Wall. It is located on a high vantage point to the west of the village of Lanchester looking out across the valley.
The fort was in use from 160 until 400 AD. Outside the west gate along Dere Street lay a civilian settlement (vicus), with buildings on both sides of the Roman Road.
The Fort ruins are mostly hidden and located on private land, with no access to the protected site. However parts of the wall can be viewed from the roadside layby, with some sections of the fort walls still standing to a height of 1.5m. Longovicium is a Protected Scheduled Ancient Monument.
This CGI Animnation is an artistic reconstruction of how the fort could have looked. It is based on the geophysical survey work carried out by the Friends of Longovicium, part of the Lanchester Partnership. The surveys revealed the layout of the foundations of fort buildings that are currently buried beneath the surface. Information gained from other Roman forts in the North East of England that have been excavated was also used in the production of this animation to try and give a realistic representation of the complexity and sophistication of this Roman Fort.
If you find this information interesting please consider donating to the Friends of Longovicium to help fund more survey work to advance our knowledge of this site. Another geophysical survey is needed to reveal more information about the area surrounding the fort.
This reconstruction shows how the walls and towers of Longovicium Roman fort at Lanchester, County Durham in northern England could have looked. The inner area of the fort would have been filled with buildings such as barrack blocks, stables, workshops, HQ building, Granaries and a commanders house. Around the exterior of the fort would have been a sizeable Vicus (civilian settlement) consisting of houses, shops and workshops.
A superb Grade II listed family home set in large secluded gardens within the traditional commuter village of Lanchester.
A typical Georgian period property, "Prospect House" is one of the finest houses within the village of Lanchester, with a central location, private security gated entrance and constructed in attractive stone beneath a traditional sandstone clad roof. The property is accessed off a tree lined drive offers charm and character, retaining many original period features including, high ceilings, sash windows with shutters, panelled doors and set to a traditional Georgian layout. The house is available with by separate negotiation, with Prospect Cottage, an adjacent and spacious three bedroom cottage. The cottage would appeal to buyers with a need for a granny annexe or as an investment being a former holiday let.
View full details and arrange a viewing at: https://jww.co.uk/buy/view/CNS220444 or call us on 01207 502109.
Short flight around Burnhope and Lanchester, Co Durham in the evening as the sun was going down. Really nice light.
Phantom 4 pro, video taken in D-LOG and a free LUT used in editing.
Music:
Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendaface/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
The digital reconstruction model of Longovicium Roman Auxiliary Fort at Lanchester, County Durham, Northern England is well on its way towards completion.
The next phase of work will be the construction of the Civilian settlement outside of the East Gate.
Longovicium was a Roman Auxiliary Fort originally constructed in the mid 2nd century. It is one of the forts that lie on Dere Street, the Roman road which leads from York to Hadrian’s Wall. It is located on a high vantage point to the west of the village of Lanchester looking out across the valley.
The fort was in use from 160 until 400 AD. Outside the west gate along Dere Street lay a civilian settlement (vicus), with buildings on both sides of the Roman Road.
The Fort ruins are mostly hidden and located on private land, with no access to the protected site. However parts of the wall can be viewed from the roadside layby, with some sections of the fort walls still standing to a height of 1.5m. Longovicium is a Protected Scheduled Ancient Monument.
This CGI Animnation is an artistic reconstruction of how the fort could have looked. It is based on the geophysical survey work carried out by the Friends of Longovicium, part of the Lanchester Partnership. The surveys revealed the layout of the foundations of fort buildings that are currently buried beneath the surface. Information gained from other Roman forts in the North East of England that have been excavated was also used in the production of this animation to try and give a realistic representation of the complexity and sophistication of this Roman Fort.
If you find this information interesting please consider donating to the Friends of Longovicium to help fund more survey work to advance our knowledge of this site. Another geophysical survey is needed to reveal more information about the area surrounding the fort.
As your editorial (14 July) and the piece by Larry Elliott (14 July) say, Labour should not hesitate in scrapping the two-child cap on benefits ...Liverpool ... In this way, prosperity begins to circulate within a community ... Lanchester, CountyDurham ... Share ... .
A North East mental health trust is on trial following the death an 18-year-old who died as an inpatient at one of its hospitals. Emily Moore, from Shildon, in CountyDurham, took her own life in February 2020, at Lanchester RoadHospital, in Durham ... .
Carley Jackson, who owns Get Ahead Hats, in Lanchester, CountyDurham, said her shop flooded following the deluge of rain on Sunday 29 October... affected.Overnight flooding hits County Durham village.
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At the opposite end of the country, businesses in Lanchester, CountyDurham, include the local pharmacy and a carpet shop that were counting the cost on Sunday after heavy rain overnight caused huge flooding.
And the village of Lanchester, CountyDurham was plunged into crisis this morning after heavy rain overnight caused huge flooding ... In Lanchester, County Durham, emergency services are at the scene on ...
At the same hearing, the trust pleaded not guilty to a charge in relation to the death of 18-year-old Emily Moore, from Shildon, CountyDurham, who took her own life at Lanchester RoadHospital, near Durham, in 2020.
Mental health... The review also looked at the treatment of Emily Moore, from CountyDurham, who had been a patient at West Lane and died at Lanchester RoadHospital, also run by TEWV, in March 2020 ... 'Deteriorating spiral of poor care' ... .
A car drives through the heavy snowfall in Lanchester, CountyDurham, this morning. A man clears snow from the road in Tow Law, County Durham, today after heavy snowfall ... A lorry drives through heavy snow fall in Lanchester, County Durham.
A car drives through the heavy snowfall in Lanchester, CountyDurham, this morning. - Closed due to no electricity or heating. Click here for all closures. Any school closures will be communicated to parents via their school or college ... LINCOLNSHIRE ... .
A man clears snow from the road in Tow Law, CountyDurham, today after heavy snowfall. A car drives through the heavy snowfall in Lanchester, County Durham, this morning ... A lorry drives through heavy snowfall in Lanchester, County Durham, this morning.
Emily, who was from CountyDurham, died in Lanchester RoadHospital, Durham, in an adult ward where she was moved to from West Lane Hospital just 11 days before. The three girls took their own lives between June 2019 and February 2020 ... She added ... .
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