Long Stairs
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Description
Linked The Close (HER 6569) with the upper part of the medieval town (Bailiff Gate, Castle Garth, The Side and a small key called Javel-Gripp). Known as "via Hoge" in 1292-4 and Langstare in 1430. Walls of varying date survive alongside and at the top of Long Stairs. The earlier fabric could well be medieval in date. LOCAL LIST. The Long Stairs are said to be haunted by the spirit of Henry Hardwick, who was thrown down the stairs to his death by a press gang in the 16th century, when he refused to work on board their ships {Kirkup 2009}.... -
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Further information
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Added by: Pat Thomson
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