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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 18th 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 11th-12th 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.
Photos courtesy of Graeme Dougal
Long Marton is off the A66 north of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
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