Longhope

Longhope is a village in west Gloucestershire, situated just outside the Forest of Dean, England, United Kingdom.

The placename Longhope means "long, enclosed valley" which describes the aspect of the village.

The village was inhabited by the 11th century and the manor of Hope is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village parish church, dedicated to All Saints, dates back to Norman times although it was heavily restored during the Victorian era in 1860s when the north vestries were added and the tower was partially rebuilt. The arms of William III hang above the door and lower parts of the four stage west tower are late Norman, as is one window. There exists also, in the north transept, an effigy of a priest which is dated to circa 1300. The porch and several windows are early 14th century.

Opposite the church, Court Leet was once the local court with the adjacent half timbered cottage being the gaol. Another house of historic interest is Royal Spring, where Charles I is said to have stopped for refreshment in 1642 after the battle of Powick Bridge during the English Civil War.

The village school, Hope Brook Church of England Primary School, was formed on 1 September 2001, by the amalgamation of Hopes Hill County Primary School and Longhope Church of England School. The school is situated next to the village's Recreation Ground.

In September 2007, some of the local lads were featured on Soccer AM.

Longhope Football Club

The village has two football teams in North Gloucester divisions two and three. Their home ground is the recreation ground.

External links

* [http://www.longhopefootballclub.moonfruit.com/ Longhope Football Club]
* [http://www.longhopevillage.co.uk/ The Longhope Village Website]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3686108 photos of Longhope and surrounding area on geograph]

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