Lies at the northern point of the Staffordshire Moorland close to the Derbyshire boundary. It is sited on a high ridge that divides the rivers Dove and Manifold close to ancient trade routes. It is approximately 9 miles west of Bakewell.

Description

Longnor was once a thriving market town and has its roots in the days of the Saxon Kings of Mercia around 700AD. Surprisingly it is not mentioned in the Doomsday Book, history suggests that the village was burnt to the ground in the reign of William II as punishment for poaching deer in Leek Forest. The first written reference to Longnor village can be found in the records of St Batholomew's Church in 1223 on the current church site.

Longnor was one of the locations used for the filming of Peak Practice. It is also know for it's well dressing and race meeting which takes place in early September.

Longnor has wonderful views with some interesting pubs (e.g. Horse Shoe and Cheshire Cheese) a Craft Centre which serves food and refreshments and the Red Bull Art Gallery.

Map of the location from MultiMap

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