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Preston
Preston is a village in Northumberland, located about 7 miles north of Alnwick and 1 mile south of Chathill. It is located by the Long Nanny (river). A settlement was first documented here in 1242.[1] Preston Tower here dates from the 14th century. Today, Preston is part of the Civil Parish of Ellingham.
PRESTON, a township, in the parish of Ellingham, union of Belford, S. division of Bambrough ward, N. division of Northumberland, 8½ miles (N.) from Alnwick; containing 91 inhabitants. Here is a good residence, standing pleasantly upon an eminence about a mile south-east from Ellingham. An ancient lofty tower, near the west end of the Hall, adds greatly to its appearance. The vicarial tithes of the township have been commuted for £31; and the appropriate tithes for £77.11.8., payable to the Dean and Chapter of Durham Cathedral.
Extract from: A Topographical Dictionary of England comprising the several counties, cities, boroughs, corporate and market towns, parishes, and townships..... 7th Edition, by Samuel Lewis, London, 1848.
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Long Nanny
- The Long Nanny is a river in Northumberland which discharges into the North Sea near Beadnell. Near where the Long Nany has a confluence with Brunton Burn, by the coast, …
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Preston village (Ellingham)
- "Preston was a member of the barony of Alnwick and is first recorded in medieval documents in 1242. The medieval township probably extended as far north as Newham. A series …
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Ellingham Parish, 1855
- Extract from: History, Topography, and Directory of Northumberland...Whellan, William, & Co, 1855. ELLINGHAM PARISH ELLINGHAM is a parish comprising the townships of Charlton North, Charlton South, Chathill, Doxford, Ellingham, …
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Long Nanny
- The Long Nanny is a river in Northumberland which discharges into the North Sea near Beadnell. Near where the Long Nany has a confluence with Brunton Burn, by the coast, …
from https://keystothepast.info/se…
Preston village (Ellingham)
- "Preston was a member of the barony of Alnwick and is first recorded in medieval documents in 1242. The medieval township probably extended as far north as Newham. A series …
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Simon Cotterill
