Longhirst, Morpeth, NE61 3LQ

Longhirst is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, situated approximately 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northeast of the town of Morpeth. The settlement originally developed as an estate village for Longhirst Hall, a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1824 by architect John Dobson for landowner William Lawson. The Lawson family amassed wealth following the discovery of coal on their land, which led to the opening of Longhirst Colliery that operated from 1868 to 1896. After serving as a school and conference centre, Longhirst Hall has been converted into private apartments. The village was once served by Longhirst railway station on the Newcastle to Berwick line from 1847 to 1951. Longhirst was part of the parish of Bothal since Norman times before becoming a separate parish in 1875. The name "Longhirst" means 'Long wooded hill'.