Langport History - Langport Heritage Langport was first mentioned in a 10th century Anglo-Saxon document called the Burghal Hidage, but archaeological remains suggest that, centuries before, the Romans built a causeway crossing over the River Parrett here Langport’s location has been its fortune
Langport - Wikipedia The first charter, granted by Elizabeth I in 1562, recognised that Langport was a borough of great antiquity, which had enjoyed considerable privileges, being governed by a portreeve It was incorporated by James I in 1617, but the corporation was abolished in 1883 Langport was represented in parliament in 1304 and 1306 [7]
Parishes: Langport - British History Online The town and parish of Langport was formerly a corporate borough and market town, known as Langport Eastover by the 14th century to distinguish it from the manor and borough of Langport Westover in Curry Rivel
History - Langport Life Langport began as a hill settlement beside where the River Parrett could be crossed, and the medieval archway is a remnant of its defences A bridge was then built to carry the ancient route to the west country
A History of Langport - Pitts Farm Cottages ‘Langport’ was first mentioned in a 10th century Anglo-Saxon document called the Burghal Hidage However, archaeological remains suggest that, many centuries before, the Romans had built a causeway crossing over the River Parrett here
Somerset EUS Download Langport report A brief history of Langport Langport occupies a very particular landscape setting, covering a small steep hill, just below the confluence of the Yeo and the Parrett at a narrowing of the river valley
Langport - Somerset Guide Langport lies at a crossing point on the River Parrett, so the Romans built a causeway here, having recognised the use of this waterway to the sea The town was a prosperous settlement throughout the period of the Roman occupation, as barges transported goods to the sea from here
Langport | Somerset, River Parrett, Market Town | Britannica Langport, town (parish), South Somerset district, administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England It lies at the head of the Somerset marshes and for centuries was the main crossing point of the River Parrett
Langport and District History Society | Local History Societies . . . The small town of Langport, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, was home to Walter Bagehot, the renowned Victorian constitutional and financial writer; the scene of a major Civil War battle; the home of the famous Kelways nursery, and where a local banking company once had a banknote circulation second only to the Bank of England
Local history sources - Langport Heritage The definitive history of Langport can be found in the Victoria County History volume called A history of the county of Somerset, vol 3, p16-38 It was edited by RW Dunning et al and published in 1974 It’s available online here