Did You Know?
💡 Longtown's auction mart is one of the largest livestock markets in northern England.
Nearby Areas We Cover
Carlisle, Gretna, Brampton, Canonbie, Arthuret, Netherby
Local History
About Longtown, Cumbria
Longtown is a small town in north Cumbria, situated close to the Scottish border on the River Esk. It lies on the historic A7 road — one of the most ancient routes between England and Scotland — and has for centuries served as a crossing point and trading post at the frontier between the two nations.
The surrounding area has a rich history stretching back to the Roman period. The nearby Netherby Hall estate stands on the site of a significant Roman fort known as Castra Exploratorum — the Fort of the Scouts — reflecting the strategic importance of this border region to Roman military operations. The ruins and associated finds are among the most significant Roman heritage sites in Cumbria.
Longtown's livestock market is one of the largest in northern England and is a major economic centre for the farming communities of the Solway plain and the border hills. The town suffered significantly during the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which devastated farming communities across Cumbria, but has shown remarkable resilience in the years since.
Hoarding disorder and the need for house clearance affect people in every community across Cumbria — including Longtown. Whether you're dealing with a bereavement, a difficult tenancy, or a property that has simply accumulated too much over the years, our team brings the same professional, compassionate approach to every clearance we carry out.