Great Lumley - Keys to the Past
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Description
"The village of Great Lumley stands close to the A1 just to the south-east of Chester-le-Street. The village is dominated by Lumley Castle, which stands on a hill to the north. This magnificent building was probably built in the 14th century by the local ruling family, the Lumleys, after whom the village was named. Sir Ralph Lumley who built the castle was heavily involved in the many battles between England and Scotland at this period. He was celebrated for his involvement in defending Berwick-on-Tweed, and fought in the Battle of Otterburn in 1388. Despite these successes he meddled once too often politics, and he and his son were executed for treason in 1400...." -
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Keys to the Past (Durham & Northumbria County Councils) -
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Further information
Link: http://www.keystothepast.info/article/10339/Site-Detailsx?PRN=D6799
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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