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The village of Great Lumley stands close to the A1 just to the south-east of Chester-le-Street. Places that surround Great Lumley include: Bournmoor, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street, Colliery Row, East Rainton, Fatfield, Fence Houses, High Flatts, Houghton le Spring, Kimblesworth, Leamside, Middle Rainton, Nettlesworth, New Lambton, Newbottle, Plawsworth, Rickleton, Shiney Row, Waldridge and West Rainton.

The village is dominated by Lumley Castle, which stands on a hill to the north. This magnificent building was probably built in the 14th century by the local ruling family, the Lumleys, after whom the village was named.

Sir Ralph Lumley who built the castle was heavily involved in the many battles between England and Scotland at this period. He was celebrated for his involvement in defending Berwick-on-Tweed, and fought in the Battle of Otterburn in 1388. Despite these successes he meddled once too often politics, and he and his son were executed for treason in 1400.

The village of Great Lumley stands close to the A1 just to the south-east of Chester-le-Street. The village is dominated by Lumley Castle, which stands on a hill to the north. This magnificent building was probably built in the 14th century by the local ruling family, the Lumleys, after whom the village was named. Sir Ralph Lumley who built the castle was heavily involved in the many battles between England and Scotland at this period. He was celebrated for his involvement in defending Berwick-on-Tweed, and fought in the Battle of Otterburn in 1388. Despite these successes he meddled once too often politics, and he and his son were executed for treason in 1400.
There was probably once a chapel here as well, but its precise site has now been lost. The castle was surrounded by a deerpark in the medieval period. In the 18th century it was landscaped by several designers, including Sir John Vanburgh.

Although the village was probably of medieval origin, few early remains can still be seen. A set of almshouses was built in 1686 to house 12 elderly people, though they were demolished in 1971. Until 1862 the village was part of the parish of Chester-le-Street. During the early 19th century the population expanded as more people came to work on the new collieries in the area. In 1801 the population was recorded as being 696, the majority earning their living in the coal mines or on the land.

Today, most of the old village has disappeared and has been replaced by modern houses and bungalows. The castle is now a luxury hotel and its landscaped grounds have been turned into a golf course.

1388 Lumley Castle takes its name from the man who was behind its creation, Sir Ralph Lumley. Ralph Lumley was a well-known figure at the time, a popular soldier, renowned for his bravery in battles. He played a key role in the defence of Berwick-on-Tweed in 1388 and in the same year led the attack at the Battle of Otterburn.

1389 Despite his bravery he was captured by the Scots, imprisoned and finally released the following year in 1389. Upon his return he petitioned the Bishop of Durham to allow him to convert the Manor House built by his ancestors into a castle - the remains of which can still be seen at the castle to this day.

1400 Unfortunately Sir Ralph did not have much time to enjoy his new home. He was involved in the conspiracy to overthrow Henry IV and replace him with Richard II, a coup that failed and led to Sir Ralph and his son Thomas being arrested.

The pair were both stripped of their titles and held prisoner until they were both executed in 1400.

1421 The wealth and land belonging to the Lumley family was given to the Earl of Somerset who owned the Castle so beloved by Sir Ralph until his death in 1421. The Earl had no son to bequeth his inheritance to, so under Elizabethan law Lumley Castle and all its land was restored to its rightful owners - in this case Thomas, Sir Ralph's grandson.

1461 Thomas Lumley continued the family tradition and was known as a brave and dashing soldier, a man of whom his grandfather would have been proud. He played a prominent role in the War of the Roses and was duly appointed constable of Scarbrough Castle for life.

Thomas' bravery did not go unrewarded and he was summoned by writ to Parliament in 1461 where his family peerage was restored.

1485 Sir Thomas was considered an important figure in court. He was involved in the successful siege of Bamburgh Castle and accompanied Edward IV into battle to oppose the late Queen Margaret's forces.

After his death in 1485 his son George succeeded him. The name Lumley continued to play an important role in court life and in the day-to-day lives of the people of Chester-le-Street well into the 1800's

1976 In 1976 No Ordinary Hotels became the new tenants of Lumley Castle, turning it into a hotel which has fast developed a reputation of international renown.

Present Day Lumley Castle goes from strength to strength and is well established as a member of 'No Ordinary Hotels' group.

As with any historic location, Lumley Castle has its resident ghost. Lady Lily Lumley, the wife of Sir Ralph is said to walk the corridors of her former home where she was murdered by local priests and her body dumped in the well, which you can still see today.

In 2005, the touring Austrailian cricket team was said to have been haunted during their stay at Lumley Castle. Shane Watson got so spooked that he slept on the floor of teammate Brett Lee's room. Even the Australia media officer Belinda Dennett said: "Several of the players were uneasy although a lot of them in the morning said they were fine."

Australia are not the only cricket team to be spooked by the spectre. In 2000, three members of the West Indian cricket team, including captain Jimmy Adams, checked out of the same hotel because they were scared. These days the medieval atmosphere is enhanced by the staff dressing in period costume.

Disclaimer - Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. and we can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images and/or text, please ensure that you link back to this website from wherever you place the image/text.

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The village of Great Lumley stands close to the A1 just to the south-east of Chester-le-Street. Places that surround Great Lumley include: Bournmoor, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street, Colliery Row, East Rainton, Fatfield, Fence Houses, High Flatts, Houghton le Spring, Kimblesworth, Leamside, Middle Rainton, Nettlesworth, New Lambton, Newbottle, Plawsworth, Rickleton, Shiney Row, Waldridge and West Rainton.

The village is dominated by Lumley Castle, which stands on a hill to the north. This magnificent building was probably built in the 14th century by the local ruling family, the Lumleys, after whom the village was named.

Sir Ralph Lumley who built the castle was heavily involved in the many battles between England and Scotland at this period. He was celebrated for his involvement in defending Berwick-on-Tweed, and fought in the Battle of Otterburn in 1388. Despite these successes he meddled once too often politics, and he and his son were executed for treason in 1400.

The village of Great Lumley stands close to the A1 just to the south-east of Chester-le-Street. The village is dominated by Lumley Castle, which stands on a hill to the north. This magnificent building was probably built in the 14th century by the local ruling family, the Lumleys, after whom the village was named. Sir Ralph Lumley who built the castle was heavily involved in the many battles between England and Scotland at this period. He was celebrated for his involvement in defending Berwick-on-Tweed, and fought in the Battle of Otterburn in 1388. Despite these successes he meddled once too often politics, and he and his son were executed for treason in 1400.
There was probably once a chapel here as well, but its precise site has now been lost. The castle was surrounded by a deerpark in the medieval period. In the 18th century it was landscaped by several designers, including Sir John Vanburgh.

Although the village was probably of medieval origin, few early remains can still be seen. A set of almshouses was built in 1686 to house 12 elderly people, though they were demolished in 1971. Until 1862 the village was part of the parish of Chester-le-Street. During the early 19th century the population expanded as more people came to work on the new collieries in the area. In 1801 the population was recorded as being 696, the majority earning their living in the coal mines or on the land.

Today, most of the old village has disappeared and has been replaced by modern houses and bungalows. The castle is now a luxury hotel and its landscaped grounds have been turned into a golf course.

1388 Lumley Castle takes its name from the man who was behind its creation, Sir Ralph Lumley. Ralph Lumley was a well-known figure at the time, a popular soldier, renowned for his bravery in battles. He played a key role in the defence of Berwick-on-Tweed in 1388 and in the same year led the attack at the Battle of Otterburn.

1389 Despite his bravery he was captured by the Scots, imprisoned and finally released the following year in 1389. Upon his return he petitioned the Bishop of Durham to allow him to convert the Manor House built by his ancestors into a castle - the remains of which can still be seen at the castle to this day.

1400 Unfortunately Sir Ralph did not have much time to enjoy his new home. He was involved in the conspiracy to overthrow Henry IV and replace him with Richard II, a coup that failed and led to Sir Ralph and his son Thomas being arrested.

The pair were both stripped of their titles and held prisoner until they were both executed in 1400.

1421 The wealth and land belonging to the Lumley family was given to the Earl of Somerset who owned the Castle so beloved by Sir Ralph until his death in 1421. The Earl had no son to bequeth his inheritance to, so under Elizabethan law Lumley Castle and all its land was restored to its rightful owners - in this case Thomas, Sir Ralph's grandson.

1461 Thomas Lumley continued the family tradition and was known as a brave and dashing soldier, a man of whom his grandfather would have been proud. He played a prominent role in the War of the Roses and was duly appointed constable of Scarbrough Castle for life.

Thomas' bravery did not go unrewarded and he was summoned by writ to Parliament in 1461 where his family peerage was restored.

1485 Sir Thomas was considered an important figure in court. He was involved in the successful siege of Bamburgh Castle and accompanied Edward IV into battle to oppose the late Queen Margaret's forces.

After his death in 1485 his son George succeeded him. The name Lumley continued to play an important role in court life and in the day-to-day lives of the people of Chester-le-Street well into the 1800's

1976 In 1976 No Ordinary Hotels became the new tenants of Lumley Castle, turning it into a hotel which has fast developed a reputation of international renown.

Present Day Lumley Castle goes from strength to strength and is well established as a member of 'No Ordinary Hotels' group.

As with any historic location, Lumley Castle has its resident ghost. Lady Lily Lumley, the wife of Sir Ralph is said to walk the corridors of her former home where she was murdered by local priests and her body dumped in the well, which you can still see today.

In 2005, the touring Austrailian cricket team was said to have been haunted during their stay at Lumley Castle. Shane Watson got so spooked that he slept on the floor of teammate Brett Lee's room. Even the Australia media officer Belinda Dennett said: "Several of the players were uneasy although a lot of them in the morning said they were fine."

Australia are not the only cricket team to be spooked by the spectre. In 2000, three members of the West Indian cricket team, including captain Jimmy Adams, checked out of the same hotel because they were scared. These days the medieval atmosphere is enhanced by the staff dressing in period costume.

Disclaimer - Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. and we can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images and/or text, please ensure that you link back to this website from wherever you place the image/text.

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