In 1066, Arlington had two mills and continued to thrive, driven by the wool trade, until the 18th century.[2]
Arlington was the ancestral home of John Custis II, who emigrated to the Colony of Virginia and named his grand, four-story brick mansion (built in 1675) in Northampton County, Virginia, "Arlington" after his hometown.[3][4]
Landmarks
Arlington Row is a nationally notable architecturalconservation area featured on the inside cover of all United Kingdom passports.[5] Originally built in 1380 as a monastic wool store,[6] the structure was later converted into a row of cottages for weavers in the 17th century.[7] Its picturesque setting has made it a popular film and television location, most notably for the films Stardust and Bridget Jones's Diary.[8][9]
Arlington Manor was built in the 17th century.[10] It has an adjoining 18th century barn.[11]
Religious sites
On the green is a Baptist church built in 1833.[12]
^Custis, John. The Letterbook of John Custis IV of Williamsburg, 1717-1742. Josephine Little Zuppan, ed. Lanham, Md.: Rowman & Littlefield, 2005, p. 18; Guy, Chris. "Project Casts Light on House Lost to Past." The Baltimore Sun. 8 September 2001.
