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Parish of Woodhorn
Sheet 55 Plan 8

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Widdrington Castle Widdrington Castle John Annett Esqr 13 Chains South of The old castle of Widdrington was
Widdrington Castle Richard Stamp the post office destroyed by fire about 80 years ago
Widdrington Castle William Mather and no trace of it now remains
Widdrington Castle White’s Directory the present castle stands about 50 or 60 yards to the south of
where the old castle formerley
stood it is at present occupied
as a school for Boys & girls
and as a residence for the
Schoolmaster Lord Vernon
allows the schoolmaster £40
per annum – The schoolmaster
also receives the childrens pence
as an additional salary
their are from 50 to 60 Boys & girls attends
the school
Widdrington Widdrington John Annett Esqr 8 Chains North of The village is pleasantly situated
Widdrington Richard Stamp Widdrington castle on an eminence it is chiefly
Widdrington William Mather inhabited by atgricultural JF Laborers
Widdrington White’s Directory their there JF are two large farm houses
Widdrington Whellan’s Directory at the south side of the village
Widington County Map
The Vernon Arms The Vernon Arms John Annett Esqr 13 Chains North An ordinary public house
(PH) The Vernon Arms Richard Stamp of Widdrington castle with bad accommodation
The Vernon Arms William Mather
Vernon Arms White’s Directory
Vernon Arms Whellan’s Directory
Thomas Grehan
Civil Assistant

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Transcribed by JW and LF

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