Alford heritage centre is an extraordinary collection of objects, book and images housed in the old auction mart while grampian transport museum is a treasure house of transport history displaying working exhibits and dvd presentations illustrating the history of travel and transport in. An unusually well preserved mid c16 house carefully restored. This hamlet is by far the largest of the recordings of the place name in england. List of listed buildings in alford, aberdeenshire wikipedia. Haughton house holiday park alford find and book with. Originally built in the 1820s as the station hotel, it was renamed as the haughton arms hotel in 1871 and was the first major building in the area, stimulating the growth of alford. Haughton or haughton moss is a village and civil parish which lies northwest of nantwich in the unitary authority of cheshire east and the ceremonial county of cheshire, england. Had a great day out visiting this area the castle in its self is painted pink though inside has fantastic items of interest and the story behind the place well worth a.
Just a 15minute walk from the many restaurants and shops of alford village, haughton offers 71 touring pitches with electric hookup, plus space for 70 tents. Historical center in the early 1960s, the bossier parish library announced plans to compile a collection. Heritage museum he museum aims to preserve and share the rural heritage of the north east of scotland and of the alford and donside area in particular. Welcome to haughton arms hotel alford restaurant and function. History of bossier parish library bossier parish libraries. Alford, aberdeenshire click on the map for other historical maps of this place in 1887, john bartholomews gazetteer of the british isles described alford like this. The parish of alford forms the southwest part of the how. The first phase of the thompson collection exhibition opened in april 2019 and we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback of our visitors the exhibition traces the story of this alford millwrighting firm from its early beginnings, under the oxley family, through to its final closure in. The thompson collection exhibition has been created with the support of heritage lottery funding. Im afraid i know nothing about the tunes history other than it is not a shetland tune. It is housed in the old market building the mart, whose sale ring is still intact, and it has an extensive collection of exhibits relating to farming and rural life. Haughton house, to the ne side of alford, aberdeenshire.
It can accomodate six children with high medical care needs. Although owned by the stanhopes for so long, it was not until 1509 that haughton became a large park. Alford heritage museum preserving the history of alford since 1991. It is derived from their having lived beside or close to an old ford early origins of the alford family. Alford heritage centre and museum located in mart road, alford, aberdeenshire, a wonderful collection of items from long ago, and not so long ago. History of alford, in east lindsey and lincolnshire map. Craigievar castle alford 2020 all you need to know before. Located on the outskirts of alford, this site is set within a large country park that has good countryside views. Haughton house, aberdeenshire humphrys family tree. Haughton house, aberdeenshire haughton house, to the ne side of alford, aberdeenshire. Houghton house today is the shell of a 17thcentury mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the house beautiful in john bunyans pilgrims progress.
Day tours kildrummy castle deeside activity park platform 22 leith hall, garden and estate. Another nearby eating abd drinking destination is franks fryer situated in alford and is 0. Haughton house, humshaugh 1043028 historic england. Transport museum is a treasure house of transport history displaying working. After this remodel, the haughton library was dedicated and renamed the dorothy elston alford memorial haughton branch. Built immediately after the thomas telford bridge, it still dominates the centre. The branches of instruction taught at it are, latin, practical mathematics, book keeping, arithmetic, writing, and. Archives of the east india company, in the india office records ior in.
The museum has been spruced up for the 2019 season. The surname alford was first found in lincolnshire at alford, a markettown and parish, in the union of spilsby, wold division of the hundred of calceworth. This was about 20% of all the recorded haughtons in the usa. The new statistical account of scotland alford electric scotland. This camp site with sloping grounds has which are marked. Before that, the park was probably confined to the land round the house, on the north side of the rivulet and in bothamsall parish, but in the 2nd vol. Haughton hall is an early 18thcentury country house situated at haughton lane, shifnal, shropshire, england now converted for use as a hotel.
Best part is the station at alford with interesting pictures depicting history of rail in the area. Another 172 words 12 lines of text covering the years 1114, 1, 1605, 1691, 1720 and 1720 are included under the topic early haughton history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Haughton family crest, coat of arms and name history. B haughton house, icehouse alford b haughton house, cottages approx.
Attractions near alford include haughton and murray country park, alford. This circular route explores the woods of haughton country park and the banks of the river don from the country town of alford. The name haughton first appeared in cheshire at haughton or haughton moss, a hamlet and a local church. The name alford first arose amongst the anglosaxon tribes of britain. Information about and images of alford in aberdeenshire on undiscovered scotland. Rubble with tooledandmargined quoins and dressings.
The medieval manor house stood close to the church. The most haughton families were found in the uk in 1891. It is wellequipped and offers clients a modern, comfortable and safe environment. Built immediately after the thomas telford bridge, it still dominates the centre of the village, but is now set within a broad street of shops and large houses. The proprietors of both parks are the ballantyne family, hugh, debbie, fraser and craig. Now under the same ownership as huntly castle caravan park huntly, this. Haughton house holiday park alford find and book your. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our haughton research.
There is a substantial mansionhouse at haughton, the seat of the principal heritor, built of finely dressed granite, and of modern construction. Well worth a visit, but this image library is being developed as an adjunct to the museum and includes material donated to or loaned to it. History of alford in aberdeenshire map and description. Alford the haughton arms hotel, an idyllic family run. Dorothy elston alford memorial haughton branch dorothy elston alford memorial haughton branch. View all restaurants near alford heritage museum on tripadvisor. Huntly castle caravan park has a sister park, cullen bay holiday park in moray. Save on popular hotels near haughton country park, alford. Alford house was sold in 1907 to admiral philip tillard d. Haughton house holiday park is a campsite in alford, aberdeenshire, located a riverstream. The haughton family moved from tennessee to mississippi and finally settled in a southeast bossier town around 1845. According to the 2001 census, its population was 223, reducing to 204 at the 2011 census, and has four fully active farms.
Camping and holiday parks scotland haughton house holiday park. The only event of historical importance is the battle of alford, which took place here on the 2nd of july, 1645. Alford heritage museum preserving the history of alford. In the museum we have some interesting old photographs of the gardens in haughton house and other big. In the museum we have some interesting old photographs of the gardens in haughton house and other big follow us. A ninehole course in the grounds of the houghton house hotel aberdeen journal september 27th, 1933 the first golf match in the history of the vale of alford was played at the ninehole course in the grounds of he haughton house hotel. Mayor hicks is optimistic that with the 2020 census approaching, haughtons town status is about to change. The floor has been given a much needed new coat of paint, and mick dale has been on the roof and replaced several pantiles that had been cracked and broken by frost. Huntly castle caravan park, huntly, aberdeenshire, ab54 4uj.
Humshaugh haughton ny 97 sw 2236 haughton house gv ii house, early c19. Tshaped on plan with additional small wing on north which may be a later feature though in the same manner as the rest of the house. Alford heritage museum 2020 all you need to know before. In 1840 there were 12 haughton families living in vermont.
Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. The family encourage a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere where guests can enjoy a barbecue, go for a quiet stroll along the river deveron or a wander around huntly. Browse expedias selection of 581 hotels and places to stay closest to haughton country park. Also known as auchadon house, auchdon house, auchdon house march, joe ryan, joe ryans, joe ryans barn dance. What really got things rolling, however, was the building here of the haughton arms.
There is a substantial mansionhouse at haughton, the seat of the principal heritor. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in alford, aberdeenshire on tripadvisor. This camp site with sloping grounds has which are marked out, pitches with shade, pitches without shade and pitches with some shade. Map and location details of haughton house holiday park. This donation came in the form of an old exercise book donated by janet austin, the. The house is situated in a secluded 1 acre of garden and woodland. Top 10 hotels closest to haughton country park in alford. Welcome to haughton arms hotel, the idyllic, family run hotel, set in the quaint country town of alford, only a short drive from aberdeen city.
A register of ships in the united east india company, 1760 to 1810, by charles hardy and horatio charles hardy, 1811. Visitor information for alford including accommodation, things to do, attractions. In 1884 the town of haughton took its name from the family of william and harriet hassell haughton. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Vermont had the highest population of haughton families in 1840. Alford served as the haughton branch librarian for 19 years. The very first recording spelling of the family was shown to be that of edward haughhan who married elizabeth anthony, at st. The place name derives its name from an old ford over a. The estate passed to sir john charlton early in the 14th century and by the marriage of a charlton heiress to. Haughton house gardens at this time of year we are all busy in the garden. Alford valley railway 2020 all you need to know before you go. Family friendly, play area, dogs allowed and toilet block.
Set in 35 acres of peaceful gardens and woodland, and boasting its own lake and leisure facilities, haughton hall is the perfect venue for so many occasions. Alford heritage centre is an extraordinary collection of objects, book and images. Alford, a small town, a parish, and a subdistrict in the district of spilsby, lincoln. Dorothy elston alford memorial haughton branch bossier. Haughton house holiday park is a large beautiful woodland campsite located within the picturesque 40hectare haughton country park. Haughton house is a purposebuilt respite house in newcastle. I am certainly not aware of it ever being used as a wedding tune in unst.
Its purpose is to promote the wellbeing, training, and recreation of the young people of lambeth mill hill school old boys and other friends of the club have. Haughton house holiday park montgarrie road, ab33 8na alford, aberdeenshire rated 4. The haughton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Haughton house holiday park montgarrie road alford aberdeenshire browse area ab33 8na tel. Today, while haughton is smaller than its larger neighbor to the west, it is still a growing community. It was built around 1615 for mary, dowager countess of pembroke, in a mixture of jacobean and classical styles. The 10 best things to do in alford 2020 with photos. This donation came in the form of an old exercise book donated by janet austin, the granddaughter july 5, 2019.
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