| Longhirst | |
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.jpg) Longhirst Village Hall | |
  Longhirst Location withinNorthumberland | |
| Area | 11.0487 km2 (4.2659 sq mi) |
| Population | 310 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Morpeth |
| Postcode district | NE61 |
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Longhirst is a village andcivil parish inNorthumberland, England, located approximately 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northeast of the town ofMorpeth. It originally developed as anestate village serving Longhirst Hall, aGrade II* listed building built in 1824 by architectJohn Dobson for landowner William Lawson. The Lawson family became rich after the discovery of coal on their land, leading to the opening of Longhirst Colliery, which operated from 1868 to 1896. After use as a school and conference centre, Longhirst Hall has now been converted to private apartments. The village was formerly served byLonghirst railway station, on theNewcastle toBerwick line, from 1847 to 1951. Formerly part of the parish ofBothal since Norman times, Longhirst became a separate parish in 1875.[1] The name "Longhirst" means 'Long wooded hill'.[2]
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