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Lanchester, The Green And King's Head c.1960
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The village green, the King's Head and the parish church lie at the heart of present-day Lanchester. Roman Lanchester, or Longovicium, lies half a mile to the south-west; it was one of the principal forts along the road between York and Hadrian's Wall, and was built about the year 122. Though destroyed in 197, it was rebuilt in about 240, and remained in use until the end of the 4th century. Enclosing six acres, the fort was capable of accommodating 1000 troops.

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Lanchester Cottage Homes
My great aunt, Evelyn Chapman, was a house mother at the Cottage Homes in Lanchester. We lived in Lanchester House, just opposite the homes, and I liked to go across and see the children.
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Lee Hill Cottage Homes Lanchester
I was sent to Lee Hill Cottage Homes from Gateshead, along with my older sister Sadie and younger brother Stanley, when our mother was taken ill and was unable to care for us. Our baby brother was taken elsewhere and we didn't see him again for 4 years. I loved living in Lanchester, and attended the Lanchester parochial endowed school (the building is now a community centre). There were 6 ...see more
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