The History of Langport

Just a brief resume just to start the page.

Langport has a mention in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

A Roman Port is located here.

There is evidence of a Saxon Fort located here.

A Major battle of the Civil War " The Battle of Langport " was fought here.

The hanging Chapel (pictured above) is located near the scout hut in Langport and is also the symbol for the Yeovil District (of which Langport is a member) badge! It was originally the gate on the Langport wall and at one time a fire engine was kept here!

 

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