Long Marton Cumbria the Lake District.

Long Marton village north of Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria

Long Marton

The north Pennines look down on Long Marton. The village, once known as Merton, was owned by one family, the Veteriponts, in the 1200s. Eventually it came into the hands of Henry VIII.

The village is home to an 18^th century inn. Of particular note close by is the five-arched viaduct crossing Trout beck along the Settle-Carlisle railway line.

The red sandstone church of St Margaret and St James, south of the village, dates from the 11^th-12^th centuries. It was restored in 1880, but much of Norman origin survived including the nave and half of the chancel. Before the time of Christianity in the area, the site of the church was a place of Druidic worship. In the church are interesting carvings that include a dragon and winged beast. Stained glass windows are on the north wall, and in the church is a large ancient oak chest.

Privately owned Marton House gardens are set on the grounds of an 1822 home designed by the architect Ignatius Bonomi. Of special note are a Cedar of Lebanon and the UKs largest weeping copper beech tree.

Location Map of Long Marton
Long Marton is off the A66 north of Appleby-in-Westmorland.

Marton House gardens are in the village.
Tel: 017683 61183
Open: daily, April-Sept, 11am-4.30pm.

Photos courtesy of Graeme Dougal

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