Aikton

  • Description

    "Ancient parish in Cumberland ward, Cumberland, encompassing townships of Aikton, Biglands & Gamelsby, Wampool and Wiggonby.....manor of Aikton (which included Wiggonby) held by Colville family in 13th century, conveyed to Daniel family 1348, and sold to Dacres in 15th century, thus uniting it with barony of Burgh (q.v.). Manor of Biglands and Gamelsby held by Crookdake family from 1290s...."
  • Owner

    Cumbria County History Trust
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/aikton
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 4 years, 4 months ago
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